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Michael Desmond Murphy

Michael Desmond Murphy, MD, MPH

Psychiatry

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Pediatrics
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Mental Health and Social Services at Revere Community Health Center

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Psychiatry/Child Psychiatry, 1971
  • Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, FLEXIBLE OR TRANSITIONAL, 1967
  • Internship: University of Alberta Hospital, Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, 1967
  • Medical Education: University College Dublin School of Medicine, National University of Ireland, 1966

Board Certifications

  • Public Health and General Preventive Medicine: American Board of Preventive Medicine, 2018
  • Psychiatry: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2004
  • Psychiatry: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1974

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Behavioral Health
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

60 ratings, 35 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 3/31/2026

    Dr Murphy always remembers everything we talked about and always addresses my concerns . He always goes over my history and medications. I'm able to speak freely with him without judgement! He's a very good dr and I wouldn't want anyone else . He knows everything about me and my situation. Ty [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 3/15/2026

    Blessed by his care

  • Reviewed on 3/1/2026

    Great experience ?

  • Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    I saw Dr. Michael Murphy. Dr. Michael Murphy is the nicest doctor. He listens to you. He cares about you and he gives you true advice. He doesn't mess around. He tells you to you like it is. The guy's wonderful. I'm very, very pleased with him.

  • Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Addressed & Understood my concerns & feelings that were causing me to suffer from unsettled stress & anxiety.

  • Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Yay, Dr. Murphy, [redacted] here. Thank you very much for all you do for me. You're always there, always available. I'm doing a lot better since I've met you. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    He is the best provider that I ever had. He's a really, really, really, really good doctor. I would not change him from any other doctor.

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Dr. Murphy, is excellent and always listens and explains everything. He makes, my visit comfortable and very easy to speak with. He wise beyond his years.

  • Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    I am so grateful that I am able to treat with Doctor Murphy, I value his expertise and understanding.

  • Reviewed on 1/4/2026

    My provider has always been there for me. I feel very comfortable with discussing any topic with him.

  • Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Excellent care

  • Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Dr. Murphy is really nice. He understands what I say and how I feel, and he directs me to the right way of handling it. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    I have been a patient of Dr Murphy since 2012. Dr Murphy has been instrumental as my physician. Dr Murphy helped me through a very difficult time in my life and I am so grateful I found Dr Murphy. I am also grateful I still see Dr Murphy. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    Dr. Murphy is very, very patient and understanding and he helps me a lot and I would recommend him to anybody. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    I am very happy with my doctor, Murphy. I've been with him for years. I would recommend him to anybody that needed help. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    [redacted] I have all the respect in the world for Dr. Murphy. I always did. I know for a fact that he totally and truthfully listens to me and cares. You know, there's no doubt in my mind. There never was. And like I said, I truly respect Dr. Murphy. He's the best.

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Best doctor there is.

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Yeah, Dr. Murphy is one of the best physicians I've ever seen. His follow-ups, he's just a magnificent guy. I would recommend him to anybody.

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Excellent. Care

  • Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Dr. Murphy is an excellent doctor; very smart, respectful and helpful.

  • Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    I have been seeing Dr Murphy for some time now and i would not want to see anyone else he understands me and all my issues. Thank you

  • Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    He is a good listener and provides great feedback

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    He is always on time at his appointment. We speak freely. He is easy to understand. I like him very much. I believe it's very important to like your doctors to be able to communicate with them and Mr. Murphy is the best psychiatrist I've ever had.

  • Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Dr. Murphy asked all the right questions, he is a great listener and he was prepared and knew my medical history. Dr. Murphy is a pleasure to speak with and I appreciate his expertise.

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    He is the best of the best

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    He is awesome

  • Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    He's one of the best providers ever I have seen in my life. Very experienced, very caring, and one of the best.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Very grateful to be under his care

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Dr Murphy is fantastic and understanding and provides the best of care

  • Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Dr. Murphy is a very good person and doctor i really believe if it was not for him reaching out to my family mostly my mom i would not be here and i fight every day but dr murphy keeps me grounded

  • Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    I have had a few psychiatrists in my days but Dr. Murphy tops them all. He's a great listener as well as a sincere gentleman. I am so grateful that that I was introduced to him several years ago. I am one lucky lady. He is an asset to your agency for sure!

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr. Murphy is a superb doctor. He listens to you and calls you back. He's always concerned if you're concerned. And he really, really enjoys what he does. And he's always there for me. So I can't say anything bad about him. And this is the truth. Thank you, Dr. Murphy.

  • Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    Hello, when I first got Dr. Murphy, I didn't think I'd like him, but now I've had him for such a long time, I absolutely love him and wouldn't want to go anywhere else with anybody else. I hope he stays there forever.

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Dr. Murphy always made me feel comfortable. When I first met him, immediately knew all about my health history. He knew about what was going on at present time and past time. And I appreciated his respect. And he's always been very, very knowledgeable and respectful towards me.

  • Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    I thought he was very thorough and caring