General Surgery | Baystate Health
General Surgery • Taunton, MA • Since 1873
About
Baystate Health is a nonprofit, integrated academic health system based in Springfield, MA, serving Western Massachusetts. It includes four acute-care hospitals (Flagship: Baystate Medical Center, Level I trauma center), a multi-specialty group with 700+ physicians across 40 locations (Baystate Medical Practices), and Health New England (an HMO). The system operates in the region with a history dating to 1873 and aims to expand (including an upcoming integration of Mercy Medical Center as Baystate Mercy Hospital). Notes relevant to General Surgery in Taunton: - The provided information confirms Baystate Health’s presence in Western Massachusetts with multiple hospitals and specialties, but does not specify a Taunton location or Taunton-based General Surgery services. For Taunton-specific options, you might also review other local hospitals or surgeon listings in Taunton or surrounding towns.
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
280 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01199, US
Phone
413-794-7020
Medical.StaffOffice@baystatehealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (for Dr. Charles Thayer in Taunton): 4.8/5 (5 reviews)
Patients praise
- thorough and thoughtful explanations from some providers
- positive bedside manner noted by some patients
- favorable surgical outcomes reported by some patients
Common complaints
- reports of feeling rushed by some providers
- concerns about being dismissed or not listened to regarding patient history
- inconsistent experiences with surgical follow-ups
Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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