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Carly Dennis, M.D.

Carly Dennis, M.D.

Medicine , Palliative Care , Primary Care

5 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Accountable Health Partner Accountable Health Partners (AHP) is a network of over 2,000 community and UR medical faculty and a dozen leading hospitals throughout the region. AHP offers a full range of care.
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Locations

Clinton Alexander Medical Associates - Brighton

Clinton Crossings, Building G
2400 South Clinton Avenue, 2nd Floor
Rochester, NY 14618

Palliative Care - Rochester

Wilmot Cancer Institute
601 Elmwood Avenue, 1st Floor, Suite C
Rochester, NY 14642

About Me

Certified Specialties

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine - Department of Medicine, Primary Care Physicians (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Palliative Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2013 - 2014

Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2011 - 2013

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2010 - 2011

Education

MD | University at Buffalo. 2010

Awards

Merck Young Investigator Award. 2004

Publications

Journal Articles

Monocyte and macrophage targeted NADPH oxidase mediates antifungal host defense and regulation of acute inflammation in mice.

Grimm, MJ; Vethanayagam, RR; Almyroudis, NG; Dennis, CG;, et al.

Journal of Immunology. 2013; 190(8): 4175-84.

NADPH oxidase limits innate immune responses in the lungs of mice.

Segel, BH; Han, W; Bushey, JJ; Joo, M; Bhatti, Z; Feminella, J; Dennis, CG;,et al.

PLoS ONE. 2010; 16(5): e9631.

Modeling the combination of amphotericin B, micafungin, and nikkomycin Z against Aspergillus fumigatus in vitro using a novel response surface paradigm.

Brun, YF; Dennis, CG; Greco, WR;, et al.

Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 2007; 51(5): 1804-12.

Aspergillus fumigatus extract differentially regulates antigen-specific CD4+ and CD8+ T cell responses to promote host immunity.

Tao, J; Segel, BH; Eppolito, C; Li, Q; Dennis, CG, et al.

Journal of Leukocyte Biology. 2006; 80(3): 529-37.

Heat Shock proteins as vaccine adjuvants in infections and cancer.

Segal, BH; Wang, XY; Dennis, CG; et al.

Drug Discovery Today. 2006; 11(11-12): 534-40.

Effect of amphotericin B and micafungin combination on survival, histopathology, and fungal burden in experimental aspergillosis in the p47phox-/- mouse model of chronic granulomatous disease.

Dennis, CG; Greco, WR; Brun, Y;, et al.

Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 2006; 50(2): 455-427.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

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

5.0 stars

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

5.0 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?

5.0 stars

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

5.0 stars

Patient Comments

Dr. Dennis always listens attentively to my concerns and offers suggestions for my continued care.

Aug 19, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Dennis is always wonderful. I also have talked to Corrine who answers the phones and she has always been so helpful. Everyone in the office is great!

Jul 08, 2024

5.0 stars

[...] About Dr Dennis. --Please thank her for me

Jul 06, 2024

5.0 stars

No improvement needed

Jul 06, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Dennis is a wonderful provider. She supports me and knows my sister is dying, and she is incredibly kind and knowledgeable about everything we are going through. She is truly fantastic and I could not have a better provider at this stage of my life.

Jul 06, 2024

5.0 stars

Excellent

Jun 30, 2024

5.0 stars

She has helped my entire family with serious issues as well as excellent general care.

Jun 30, 2024

5.0 stars

I am very pleased with the care provided by my primary care physician and her staff.

Jun 13, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Dennis always listens to my health concerns, large and small. We discuss tests that I've had for health problems covered by other doctors..

May 22, 2024

5.0 stars

I've been a patient of Dr.Dennis for over 10 years and have complete trust and respect for her.

May 22, 2024

5.0

Visit prompted immediate deeper investigation (blood work and the subsequent treatment)

May 16, 2024

5.0

She's attentive and engaged

May 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Dennis always shows her concerns for about my health and anything that I am going through. She is very compassionate and is very easy to talk to.

May 11, 2024

4.6

[...] Listens to all of my concerns when I go to see her.

May 02, 2024

4.6

In general all excellent. Kader, Greene, Scibetta, Dennis, Johnson,

May 02, 2024

5.0

Always listen to my worries and make a plan.

Apr 26, 2024

5.0

No improvement needed.

Apr 22, 2024

5.0

All good experiences.

Apr 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carly Dennis (awesome).

Apr 22, 2024

5.0

[...] Both she and her office have been excellent. [...] I go way way back with this practice office. My experiences always been excellent.

Apr 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Dennis has been wonderful to me and she is very knowledgeable about palliative care which is what I wanted, both for myself, and because I have a sister with stage 4 metastatic cancer. I also have a genetic mutation and a history of breast cancer myself. So she's absolutely the best person I could have ever asked for to be my PCP

Apr 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Dennis addressed all my questions and explained them very clearly.

Apr 18, 2024

5.0

All members of the staff were polite and friendly. Dr. Dennis is my new doctor as my previous PCP retired from the practice. She made me feel very comfortable and was very thorough.

Apr 18, 2024

5.0

Provider is professional, courteous and respectful. She listens to what I share with her and discusses options for diagnosis and treatment. Very knowledgeable.

Apr 17, 2024

5.0

Very attentive and caring. Always can depend on her to follow-up.

Apr 09, 2024

5.0

As we become acquainted I believe Dr. Dennis understands and accepts the problems I present re: My [...] and validates my insights.

Mar 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Suggested at home blood test which was extremely helpful since I use a wheelchair.

Mar 16, 2024

5.0

Discussed my current condition and any way to improve it. Had blood test at home and the information was helpful.

Mar 16, 2024

5.0

Great practice.

Feb 13, 2024

5.0

Always able to explain information - good listening, & feedback.

Feb 13, 2024

Lovely to work with

Jan 31, 2024

The main reason that I like Dr. Carly Dennis is that she's not only an internal medicine practitioner but she also is a palliative care specialist, trained with Tim Quill, MD who I knew [...]. She is very aware of the issues with my sister who has end stage breast cancer, and is incredibly supportive of me as I deal with all of that.

Jan 24, 2024

5.0

Very attentive to questions and concerns, all answered to my satisfaction.

Jan 22, 2024

5.0

[...] All great!

Jan 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Dennis is excellent- caring, knowledgeable,supportive , focused- the Best!!

Jan 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Carly Dennis - wonderful!

Jan 20, 2024

5.0

You have excellent docs, nurses, and admin staff.

Jan 17, 2024

4.6

Dr. Dennis was very thorough. An excellent physician.

Jan 08, 2024

4.6

Communicative, friendly

Dec 22, 2023

5.0

Overall good experience with my Primary Care Doctor

Dec 11, 2023

5.0

Everything good

Dec 11, 2023

5.0

She is an excellent listener

Dec 11, 2023

5.0

Dr Dennis is everything you'd want in a doctor!

Dec 11, 2023

5.0

Dr Dennis is an exceptional physician who has played a positive role in my family's health care

Dec 07, 2023

5.0

She cares for my entire family. Over the years she has gone beyond to help us with some critical medical issues.

Dec 07, 2023

5.0

My PCP is always kind and a great listener. She spends time discussing my concerns and offering help.

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

Excellent listener. Dr. Dennis is very thorough.

Oct 11, 2023

5.0

Very happy with this office and care given

Oct 05, 2023

5.0

MD Dennis explains and answers all my questions.

Oct 01, 2023

5.0

First time seeing Dr. Dennis. Very happy with her knowledge

Oct 01, 2023

5.0

I owe them for keeping me amongst the living.

Sep 28, 2023

5.0

I am very grateful to Dr. Dennis and her team, I was very sick and did not know it. [...]. If I had not seen her office when I did initially in both cases, I may not have been on this earth to answer these questions.

Sep 28, 2023

5.0

Just everyone in the office was really cool.

Sep 15, 2023

5.0

Best Doctor out there. Took care of all my needs.

Sep 15, 2023

5.0

Good listener and very compassionate and understanding.

Sep 03, 2023

5.0

Dr Dennis is very thorough and caring. I trust her judgement and feel safe with her monitoring my care.

Aug 29, 2023

5.0

Dr Dennis is the absolute BEST PCP. I consider myself very lucky to be under her care. Great office also.

Aug 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Dennis is one of the best Health care providers I've ever had. The entire office staff were friendly and respectful.

Aug 19, 2023

5.0

[...] All is great

Aug 19, 2023

5.0

Dr Dennis listens to my comments regarding my health issues

Aug 16, 2023

5.0

[...] I am one happy "customer".

Aug 15, 2023

5.0

I enjoy Dr. Dennis and she definitely knows my current health Issues and concerns. WOW if everyone was as great as her [...]

Aug 15, 2023

5.0

Listened to my concerns.

Aug 15, 2023

5.0

First thing she set you at ease. Then go into the reason you are there. Check your blood pressure If it was high when the nurse took the reading. She set you at ease, This is important to me. Then I can freely go into thing I may not have talked about.

Aug 12, 2023

5.0

You don't have to set in the waiting room long.

Aug 12, 2023

5.0

An excellent experience.Dr. Dennis is kind, competent, and thoughtful.

Aug 06, 2023

5.0

All good.

Jul 06, 2023

5.0

I always truly appreciate the time Dr. Dennis carefully listens to and responds to my concerns

Jul 04, 2023

5.0

Satisfied with service.

Jun 16, 2023

5.0

Great doctor to patient relationship. Dr. Dennis is professional & knowledgeable.

Jun 16, 2023

5.0

Very responsive to concerns and got appointment faster than anticipated

Jun 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Dennis listens! & hears what you are saying.

Jun 13, 2023

4.6

Dr.Dennis patiently take long time to removed my left ear's wax, May be 30-25 mins and with many attempts. I am very grateful and appreciated

Jun 12, 2023

5.0

Dr Dennis is great. Nice when a provider takes the time with you

Jun 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Dennis provided one of the best physicals I have ever had. She listened, we discussed, and I am motivated about my health. Really connected with her.

Jun 08, 2023

5.0

[...] my assessment of Dr. Dennis is not only as a patient but as someone who has researched this are. She really is one of the very good, nonbiased doctors. Her empathy and listening skills are off the charts. [...]

Jun 08, 2023

5.0

This was the first time I met Dr. Dennis. It was a 'get to know you' visit, rather than diagnostic. She was extremely generous with her time.

May 25, 2023

5.0

Carly always answers questions and makes me feel listened to

May 20, 2023

5.0

Excellent Care.

May 19, 2023

5.0

Always a positive, clear and supportive interaction with Dr. Dennis

May 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Dennis is an amazing, caring, knowledgeable doctor and I'm very grateful to have her as my doctor. She takes time with me and has patience, allowing me to ask questions about my health.

Apr 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Carly Dennis, She is attentive, never makes me feel stupid for questions that I ask. Very caring and knowledgeable.

Mar 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Dennis always listens to any questions or issues I have. She is very good at explaining what might be going on and offers good diagnoses, treatments, and referrals.

Mar 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Dennis has made referrals to specialists as needed. Each of these doctors has been very helpful in determining best course of treatment.

Feb 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Dennis is one of the best doctors I have been assigned to at this facility. I am very happy with the care I receive. She is very attentive to my transgender needs. Lola, the nurse who took my vitals at this visit, was also very caring and friendly.

Feb 16, 2023

5.0

I made the appt. to deal with a specific problem. The problem was dealt with satisfactory, this is as it should be.

Jan 23, 2023

4.2

This visit was scheduled to discuss test results taken a week ago. Dr. Dennis texted her comments and my options. These were discussed in detail during the visit. I left the office feeling confident that I was receiving excellent care.

Jan 22, 2023

5.0

I love Doc Dennis she set you at ease. She comes in with a smile and greeting. This help set me at ease.

Jan 18, 2023

5.0

Service was good

Dec 29, 2022

5.0

MD Dennis has been an excellent Doctor. She is always interested in my health and discussed options to make improvements.

Dec 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Carly Dennis spent a little time connecting with me personally, in addition to providing medical feedback/recommendations.

Dec 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Dennis is someone I put my trust in & she never fails me.

Dec 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Dennis shared medical knowledge, but allowed me to make choices.

Dec 16, 2022

5.0

[...] Dr Dennis has always gone beyond expectations for our entire family.

Dec 15, 2022

5.0

Experience was fine.

Dec 13, 2022

5.0

Consultation with Dr. Dennis regarding my health issue was informative and X-ray was scheduled to support diagnosis. X-ray technician was very professional. PT was recommended by Dr. Dennis which is currently being followed.

Dec 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Dennis is great!

Dec 08, 2022

5.0

Already good experience.

Dec 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Dennis always listens to any problems/questions I have; discusses them thoroughly; and explains the treatment and choices to take care of my medical needs.

Dec 07, 2022

5.0

Dr Dennis is the absolute best

Nov 19, 2022

5.0

Doctor Dennis astutely manages my complex medical issues with skill and compassion. She has referred me to other providers as needed.The nurses in Dr. Dennis office are consistently pleasant and courteous.

Oct 31, 2022

5.0

[...] everyone took good care of in the office, at our home. We love her. She's always there if we need her. A+.

Oct 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Carly Dennis is excellent, knowledgeable, thorough and compassionate. I left a message with staff and she called me directly to answer my question.

Sep 30, 2022

5.0

Keep Dr. Dennis on your staff. She is the best doctor for management of older patients with multiple medical issues.

Sep 28, 2022

5.0

C. Dennis, MD; A. Kleiner, MD. K.T. Judd, MD. Mary McLean, PA. J. Sanna, PT. Each and everyone of these staffers enabled me to have a good life by expert knowledge and outstanding care.

Sep 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Carly Dennis, nurses who greeted me, took vitals etc at the initial time of visit

Sep 23, 2022

5.0

She listened and understood my situation and found solutions that hopefully will help.

Sep 18, 2022

5.0

Dr Carly Dennis has my trust being in her care

Sep 11, 2022

5.0

MD Dennis is an excellent doctor. She treats my complete family.

Aug 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. Carly Dennis. She hears what you are saying. Wonderful demeanor, caring, easy to talk to.

Jul 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Dennis is awesome!!!

Jun 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Dennis is always very responsive to my visits, she listens well.

Jun 10, 2022

5.0

I am satisfied.

Jun 09, 2022

5.0

Experience was good. [...]

May 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Dennis for her very prompt, thoughtful, knowledgeable care.Angelica at URMC Bldg D imaging from desk for her kind, prompt careErica at URMC Bldg D imaging who very promptly and cheerfully did my cxr in preparation for my visit with Dr. Dennis

Apr 16, 2022

Dr Dennis is so kind and compassionate. She really listens which can be difficult to find. I would definitely recommend her and the University of Rochester health care system!

Apr 13, 2022

5.0

All the people who helped me at my visit were great

Mar 15, 2022

5.0

Dr Carly Dennis is wonderful

Mar 15, 2022

5.0

I hadn't been into see Dr Dennis for far too long. Her office reached out to me to set up the appointment. I was really impressed.

Feb 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Dennis, and staff are wonderful.

Feb 22, 2022

5.0

Carly Dennis, MD. Dr. Dennis is an outstanding professional and person. She listens very carefully to me, asks pertinent questions, offers several solutions to my issues, connects previous and current issues, knows the details of my history, cares about me, recommends other doctors if needed, and answers text and/or phone calls. I trust her completely to help me manage my complex medical issues.

Feb 22, 2022

5.0

Dr Dennis took the time to address my immediate medical concern the same day that I called AND also reviewed my overall health. Not rushed and thoughtfully answered all my questions, and I answered hers.

Feb 12, 2022