Marilyn Pearson, MD

If you’re looking for an amazing Internal Medicine Dr– go to Dr Marilyn Pearson. I had severe undiagnosed pain for almost a year. I felt like I was losing my mind. Dr Pearson was very supportive and easy to get a hold of. She would call me back at night and on weekends and always stayed abreast of what was going on with me with other appointments and tests. She definitely remained my number one advocate through this all. She is also very easy to talk to, not judgmental and lets you talk without cutting you off. (And that is a trait that a lot of doctors do not have). Her dedication to me was obvious. Happy when I had a good result and upset/​pissed off when I didn’t. She genuinely cares.
Though almost everyone at Masonic has been great through this all, Dr Pearson has been the best. Highly recommend the hospital and her practice.

I switched to Dr. Pearson as my primary care provider after my prior one made a series of poor decisions. She is a wonderful doctor who talks to you as a person instead of glossing over the human communication aspect of medicine. It is clear that she is highly qualified. She was an excellent advocate for my health care when I needed surgery. She also knows the ins and outs of how to get services from other parts of the hospital that can be slow to provide services. I would highly recommend her. She is also the PCP of a number of my family members after they saw how she handled my medical issues. Note that it can be hard to get an appointment on short notice however if immediate care is needed, it is a good idea to go directly to the emergency room.

I chose this doctor because of all the great reviews. I had to make an appointment about 2 months in advance. One week before my appointment, today, I called due to asthma issues… wheezing, shortness of breath. They said they could not get me in and earliest, with another doctor, would be tomorrow. They did not ask any other questions, like if they could help, ER, or anything. The people who answer the phones do not seem to care AT ALL.

Dr. Pearson is great! I would definitely recommend her to others. She takes the time to get to know you and cares about her patients.
Receptionists can be a bit spotty, so make sure if it’s urgent to call more than once if Dr Pearson hasn’t contacted back within a few hours.

I agree with Nellie, Dr. Pearson is amazing! I saw Dr. Paine in her practice and he made me feel like I was making up symptoms and disregarded my concerns, he never let me talk, I felt like he just wanted an audience so he could speak.
Dr. Pearson took the time to sit with me, it was one of the longest appointments I have ever had. Not only did she take the time to go over my concerns, she also did a basic overall check and made sure I was seeing my ob/​gyn, etc. She never made me feel like I was making up symptoms and found a solution to my problem by making lifestyle changes rather than throwing pills at me and sending me out the door. I felt instantly comfortable with her!
She was referred to me by Dr. Sodini, if you need a good ob/​gyn, see her!!! I love her too!

I originally went to Dr Pearson many years ago. Due to insurance company changes, I had to discontinue seeing her, and was finally able to return a few years ago. I am so glad I did!
Going to the doctor makes me anxious, and I often go in with a list of questions/​concerns. She never fails to put me at ease. She is kind, patient, and respectful. She always entertains my thoughts about how issues should be addressed. In essence, she listens to me, a quality often hard to find.
I usually schedule afternoon/​evening appointments, and sometimes there can be a little bit of a wait, but this is no biggie. I bring a book or work to do, because frankly, I think a little wait is completely worth it.
Dr. Pearson’s nurses (Ruth and Debbie, I think their names are), are rock stars. They have also been nothing but patient and helpful to me when I have called. Other staff members have been equally wonderful.
The reason for the 4 star, rather than 5 star rating is this:
Dr. Pearson is so good, that her schedule is jammed packed. I have called on more than one occasion and have not been able to get in for two weeks (for something requiring more immediate attention). So I have been given the option of seeing one of her associates, Dr. Paine, who, not surprisingly, always seems to have same day appointments available. I have found him to be rude, condescending, and dismissive, and both times I have left in tears. (Please see above– I am one of those wacky patients who feels that doctors should listen to patients. His response? «I’m the doctor, not you»). While this is certainly not a personal reflection on Dr. Pearson, her association with him, and him being my only option sometimes has caused me to consider going to another doctor. But alas, I keep going back because I think she is just that great.
I *heart* her. :)

Dr. Pearson is great. She is personable, friendly, and very attentive to your health history. Overall pleasant demeanor and knowledgable without being condesending or pushy. I went for just a well physical since I haven’t had one in forever so it’s nice that she took the time to really learn about me. I’ll be back!

Dr. Pearson has been my doctor for at least 8 years now. She is thorough, fair, reasonable, and generally makes a person feel very comfortable. A great doctor for women!

i had to come back and update this review because I feel so strongly about this doctor…
She is FANTASTIC, by far the most personable caring medical professional I have ever encountered. Some doctors are condescending, cold, and rushed. She is NONE of those things. I’ve been seeing her for awhile now for various things, and she always spends a good amount of time listening, explaining, and making her patients feel completely comfortable. As a primary care physician, she has no problem handling multiple things that are going wrong with your health, and records it all down.
If you don’t have a doctor, or want a new one, I highly recommend her. Usually you have to schedule your appts in advance because she is so popular.

My new Primary care physician recommended by Dr. Sodini. Dr. Pearson is AMAZING. She spent nearly an hour with me going over my medical history, answering my questions, talking about different treatment options, for a couple of minor conditions. I would strongly recommend her to anyone.