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Deborah Pierce, M.D., M.P.H.
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777 South Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
About Me
Her interests within family medicine include OUD and medical cannabis as well as care of families. Outside of medicine, she is an avid amateur photographer who can occasionally be seen strolling around the neighborhood or in surrounding towns with camera in hand. She also loves to knit, and lives with three cats. Among her non-professional accomplishments are having been in all fifty states, and walking across an entire country (Liechtenstein).
Certified Specialties
Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Faculty Appointments
Clinical 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
Her interests within family medicine include OUD and medical cannabis as well as care of families. Outside of medicine, she is an avid amateur photographer who can occasionally be seen strolling around the neighborhood or in surrounding towns with camera in hand. She also loves to knit, and lives with three cats. Among her non-professional accomplishments are having been in all fifty states, and walking across an entire country (Liechtenstein).
Publications
Journal Articles
Pierce D, Calkins BC, Thornton K
American family physician.. 2012 May 1585 (10):981-6. Epub 1900 01 01.
Lurie SJ, Gawinski B, Pierce D, Rousseau SJ
American family physician.. 2006 November 174 (9):1521-4. Epub 1900 01 01.
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Patient Comments
I wouldn't really wanna tell anybody about you guys because the whole area already knows!You are has been the best healthcare, no matter where I've lived in my life. Thank you for everything so far.!
Jul 20, 2025
Very Good Dr Pierce the greatest
May 15, 2025
I have recommended Dr Pierce to several people!
May 11, 2025
Dr. Pierce is always very supportive, insightful, and astute. I very much trust her judgment for diagnosis and treatment. I not only would but have recommended her to others.
Apr 11, 2025
I was so appreciative of her help and care.
Dec 19, 2024
Dr Pierce is the BEST!
Dec 17, 2024
Dr. Pierce is a wonderful and compassionate doctor.
Dec 16, 2024
Very helpful in changing my meds
Nov 25, 2024
Thank you
Nov 16, 2024
No wasn't concerned about my problem same talk all the time
Sep 27, 2024
Love her as a person. She's very smart and a good Dr.. But not sure she's right for my diabetes and other concerns.
Aug 18, 2024
In my opinion I have one of the best Doctors at highland family medicine
Aug 07, 2024
I have recommended to family and friends.
Jul 28, 2024
Dr. Pierce is attentive, caring and compassionate. She addressed all of my concerns and I could not be more grateful for her care.
Jul 28, 2024
She did one better - got an explanation from the urologist for me.
Jul 20, 2024
Dr. Pierce is a very good doctor, she's very concerned with all my medical needs.
Jul 13, 2024
Dr Pierce is excellent. She listens and is very helpful. [...]
Jun 05, 2024
Always very receptive. Never rushed.
Dec 18, 2023
Since I been with my Doctor's and nurses they both been nothing but the best
Oct 19, 2023
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
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
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
I wasn't given any solution's for the problem I went in for.
Jun 23, 2023
I really love my care provider, she look after my best interest at heart.
Jun 14, 2023
Good
May 14, 2023
[...] I left the same information I had going in which I got from the Internet.
Dec 08, 2022
Always open & respectful regarding my feelings. Always puts me at ease.
Oct 13, 2022
Very good
Aug 22, 2022
Dr. Pierce is very knowledgeable and knows how to get things done.
Aug 12, 2022
Im very comfortable with the office, staff and med professionals!!
Jul 10, 2022
Keep up the good work.
May 17, 2022
Usually positive interactions at HFM.
Apr 19, 2022
Dr Pierce is the BEST.
Mar 31, 2022
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