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Catherine F. Gracey, M.D.

Catherine F. Gracey, M.D.

Primary Care , Internal Medicine

5 out of 5 stars
39 Ratings
10 Comments
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Contact

Appointment (585) 275-5681
Fax (585) 273-1041

Locations

Strong Internal Medicine - Rochester

Ambulatory Care Center at Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Avenue, 5th Floor
Rochester, NY 14642

(585) 275-5681 Get Directions

About Me

Dr. Catherine Gracey is a Professor of Medicine at URMC. She attended medical school at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and then completed her internal medicine training at the University of Rochester Primary Care Program in Internal Medicine. She is also the Associate P...
Dr. Catherine Gracey is a Professor of Medicine at URMC. She attended medical school at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and then completed her internal medicine training at the University of Rochester Primary Care Program in Internal Medicine. She is also the Associate Program Director for Evaluation, Assessment, and Faculty Development for the internal medicine residency program.

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Medicine, General Medicine (SMD)

Vice Chair for Education - Department of Medicine, General Medicine (SMD)

Interim Division Chief - Department of Medicine, General Medicine (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1988 - 1990

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1987 - 1988

Education

MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry (USA). 1987

Awards

Lawrence A. Kohn Senior Teaching Fellow. 2007 - 2008

Arthur Bauman Award Finalist. 2006

Arthur Bauman Award Finalist. 2002

Publications

Journal Articles

Role modeling humanistic behavior: learning bedside manner from the experts.

Weissmann PF, Branch WT, Gracey CF, Haidet P, Frankel RM

Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges.. 2006 July 81 (7):661-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

Not the Same Everywhere: Patient-Centered Learning Environments at Nine Medical Schools.

Haidet, P; Kelly, PA; Bentley, S; Blatt, B; Chou, C; Fortin VI, AH; Gordon, G; Gracey, C; Harrell, H; Hatem, D; Helmer, D; Paterniti, D; Wagner, D; Inui, T; for the Communication, Curriculum, and Culture Study Group.

J Gen Intern Med. 2006; 21: 415-419.

Precepting humanism: strategies for fostering the human dimensions of care in ambulatory settings.

Gracey CF, Haidet P, Branch WT, Weissmann P, Kern DE, Mitchell G, Frankel R, Inui T

Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges.. 2005 January 80 (1):21-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Characterizing the patient-centeredness of hidden curricula in medical schools: development and validation of a new measure.

Haidet P, Kelly PA, Chou C,

Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges.. 2005 January 80 (1):44-50. Epub 1900 01 01.

The patient-physician relationship. Teaching the human dimensions of care in clinical settings.

Branch WT, Kern D, Haidet P, Weissmann P, Gracey CF, Mitchell G, Inui T

JAMA.. 2001 September 5286 (9):1067-74. Epub 1900 01 01.

Secreted phosphoproteins associated with neoplastic transformation: close homology with plasma proteins cleaved during blood coagulation.

Senger DR, Perruzzi CA, Gracey CF, Papadopoulos A, Tenen DG

Cancer research.. 1988 October 1548 (20):5770-4. Epub 1900 01 01.

Books

Pneumonia and Acute Bronchitis, in Primary Care for Women (1997)

Authors: Gracey, CF

Publisher: Lippincott-Raven Publishers, Philadelphia 1997

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

5.0 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

5.0 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

A good experience.

Oct 25, 2023

5.0 stars

Good.

Jul 20, 2023

5.0 stars

Dr. Gracey is a great listener. Made sure changes in blood pressure meds by increasing the dose instead of different meds.

Jul 13, 2023

5.0 stars

Dr. Gracey seemed more empathetic and less rushed at my appointment, compared to other times. A great visit.

May 26, 2023

5.0 stars

Always a great experience because adequate time given, always listens and shows care about problems. Provide good advice regarding healthy habits.

Dec 29, 2022

5.0 stars

Kit Gracey is wonderful. I feel very fortunate to be her patient.

Dec 23, 2022

5.0 stars

As usual, all care A+!

Aug 30, 2022

5.0 stars

Very great dr. (provider).

Mar 22, 2022

5.0 stars

Dr. Gracey is very knowledgeable and patient.

Mar 15, 2022

5.0 stars

Kit Gracey is an outstanding physician.

Mar 09, 2022