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Deborah Pierce, M.D., M.P.H.

Deborah Pierce, M.D., M.P.H.

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Family Medicine

4.8 out of 5 stars
115 Ratings
17 Comments
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Contact

Appointment (585) 279-4800
Office (585) 279-4720
Fax (585) 279-4725

Locations

Highland Family Medicine - Rochester

777 South Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620

(585) 279-4800 Get Directions

About Me

Deb Pierce, MD, MPH, first came to Rochester from Worcester, Massachusetts, for residency training in June, 1992. Upon completion of her residency, she returned to Massachusetts, where she was on faculty at the rural training site for the University of Massachusetts. After three years, however, the ...
Deb Pierce, MD, MPH, first came to Rochester from Worcester, Massachusetts, for residency training in June, 1992. Upon completion of her residency, she returned to Massachusetts, where she was on faculty at the rural training site for the University of Massachusetts. After three years, however, the "Rochester magnet" effect kicked in, and she happily returned.

She is an avid amateur photographer who vigorously avoids the other side of the lens. In her spare time she can be often found exploring local (and national!) parks with her camera, or home with her three cats.

Certified Specialties

Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Clinical Associate Professor (Voluntary) - Department of Family Medicine (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, Family Medicine, Highland Hospital of Rochester. 1993 - 1995

Internship, Family Medicine, Highland Hospital of Rochester. 1992 - 1993

Education

MD | University of Massachusetts Medical School. 1992

Awards

Joseph Scavaluce Award. 2023

Family Medicine Residency Teaching Award. 2001

Research

Deb Pierce, MD, MPH, first came to Rochester from Worcester, Massachusetts, for residency training in June, 1992. Upon completion of her residency, she returned to Massachusetts, where she was on faculty at the rural training site for the University of Massachusetts. After three years, however, the ...
Deb Pierce, MD, MPH, first came to Rochester from Worcester, Massachusetts, for residency training in June, 1992. Upon completion of her residency, she returned to Massachusetts, where she was on faculty at the rural training site for the University of Massachusetts. After three years, however, the "Rochester magnet" effect kicked in, and she happily returned.

She is an avid amateur photographer who vigorously avoids the other side of the lens. In her spare time she can be often found exploring local (and national!) parks with her camera, or home with her three cats.

Publications

Journal Articles

Infectious endocarditis: diagnosis and treatment.

Pierce D, Calkins BC, Thornton K

American family physician.. 2012 May 1585 (10):981-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Seasonal affective disorder.

Lurie SJ, Gawinski B, Pierce D, Rousseau SJ

American family physician.. 2006 November 174 (9):1521-4. Epub 1900 01 01.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.8 stars

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.8 stars

During this visit, did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.9 stars

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.8 stars

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.9 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Always very receptive. Never rushed.

Dec 18, 2023

5.0 stars

Since I been with my Doctor's and nurses they both been nothing but the best

Oct 19, 2023

5.0 stars

The main reason I like Family Medicine is the care for the patient. Dr. Pierce is very knowledgeable about my problem. As she is well known to read numerous journals to keep up to date.

Aug 21, 2023

5.0 stars

Dr. Pierce is very informative and has vast knowledge and her summary of my visits that I see on my chart make me feel confident about being her patient.

Aug 03, 2023

3.4 stars

Deborah Pierce was the fill in provider, I had a upper respiratory infection with a continuous cough,she prescribed meds for allergies & a nasal spray that I had a very bad reaction too, I experienced more issues from the nasal spray

Jun 29, 2023

3.0 stars

I wasn't given any solution's for the problem I went in for.

Jun 23, 2023

5.0 stars

I really love my care provider, she look after my best interest at heart.

Jun 14, 2023

5.0 stars

Good

May 14, 2023

2.6 stars

[...] I left the same information I had going in which I got from the Internet.

Dec 08, 2022

5.0 stars

Always open & respectful regarding my feelings. Always puts me at ease.

Oct 13, 2022

5.0

Very good

Aug 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Pierce is very knowledgeable and knows how to get things done.

Aug 12, 2022

5.0

Im very comfortable with the office, staff and med professionals!!

Jul 10, 2022

5.0

Keep up the good work.

May 17, 2022

5.0

Usually positive interactions at HFM.

Apr 19, 2022

5.0

Dr Pierce is the BEST.

Mar 31, 2022

5.0

This was not my regular provider, so it was the first time I met her. She was thorough and personable. I have not met a doctor at this practice I didn't think treated me well!

Mar 11, 2022