Overall Patient Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars - 189 total ratings“It’s a great feeling knowing that you’ve helped someone...”
Growing up in the Chicago area, Dr. Suzanne Gilman says she always had her heart set on being a doctor. “My father was an oncologist, so I was exposed to medicine at an early age. Honestly, I think I wanted to be a doctor for most of my life.”
Dr. Gilman truly loves the challenge that rheumatology provides. “One reason I like rheumatology is that it’s not a specialty where the answers always come easily,” she explains. “Rheumatology requires a lot of puzzle-solving, a lot of thought. You really have to talk to your patients and look at all the evidence to find out what is wrong and how you can help them.”
In her practice Dr. Gilman is committed to working closely with her patients and discussing the best care options available. “I am a huge believer in collaboration. I will help patients decide which options to go with based on their values and lifestyle. I think it’s important for a rheumatologist to build strong, trusting relationships with patients as there have to be many adjustments in medications over time.” In addition to helping patients with medication, Dr. Gilman also does joint injections, including ultrasound-guided procedures.
Dr. Gilman is aware that there is a mental cost to having a chronic autoimmune disease such as lupus. “I know it’s very hard on patients, so that’s something I really pay attention to. In fact, some patients may benefit from seeing a mental health provider to help them deal with all the issues. That’s something I really feel strongly about,” she explains.
Dr. Gilman says she finds it incredibly satisfying to make a difference in the lives of her patients. “You can have a patient who in horrible pain and who feels their life is falling apart and with the medications we have now it’s possible to get them back to doing the things they love. It’s a great feeling knowing that you helped someone like that.”
In her spare time Dr. Gilman enjoys sewing, reading science fiction and fantasy novels, swimming and game-playing. She says her favorite novelist is Brandon Sanderson.
Star ratings are based on patient responses to 5 questions about the care they have received from their provider. Responses are measured on a scale of 1-5 and the average score is displayed in an easy to view, 5-star format. Learn more about how we measure our patient experience.
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This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
It was noticed that the medical staff is well prepared to do their job.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr Gilman was excellent, she explained everything
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
This was the first time that I met with Dr. Gilman after my previous clinician had left the practice. She was excellent and reviewed my Information and listened to my concerns. She was easy to talk with. She offered a suggestion about Increasing my medication because of her observations about the inflammation which have proven to be quite helpful. She was respectful about my choices and I felt heard. Because I have had a long history of an autoimmune disorder it is reassuring to have a Rheumatologist in my care team who is able to understand the symptoms that occur and the best way to approach treatment to manage them. I have been treated by two previous clinicians in the Rheumatology Department who provided the care that I needed to keep functioning to my best potential and were excellent. Dr. Gilman continues in this tradition of excellence.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
I was anxious about meeting & being seen by a new Dr. She was thorough in reviewing medical hx, meds, prior treatments and examined my knee while discussing proposed treatments/concerns.
This patient rated the doctor 3.2 out of 5 stars.
In discussing vaccinations, the response I received regarding frequency of covid vaccines was based on what she expected people would do ("I only ask them to get it annually because if you ask every 6 months they won't go at all") vs what evidence based medicine says about frequency (I still don't know the answer to this). I don't really care what she expects her patients to do, I want to know what the science recommends.
Offices and Locations
Worcester – Neponset Street
Overview
Specialties
Rheumatology
Certifications
ABIM- American Board of Internal Medicine
Education
Medical School: Washington University
Internship & Residency: UMASS Memorial Medical Center
Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine
Insurance
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