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Paula Preston-Dougherty

Paula Preston-Dougherty, APN

Family Medicine

Virtual Visits Available
Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adolescents (12-17 years)
  • Adults (18+ years)

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Affiliations

  • Virtua Medical Group

About Paula Preston-Dougherty

Professional Statement

Paula Preston-Dougherty, APN, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner committed to diagnosing and treating a variety of illnesses. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Thomas Jefferson University, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing-Family Health Nurse Practitioner degree from Rutgers University. Patients highlight her thoroughness, compassion, and positivity. They appreciate how she balances listening with educating, addressing their concerns with thoughtful, clear advice. Her professional demeanor, attentiveness, and punctuality contribute to a seamless experience, from timely appointments to a comforting office environment.

Locations

  1. Virtua Primary Care - Medford
  2. Virtua Urgent Care - Mullica Hill

Expertise

Education

  • Nurse Practitioner: Rutgers School of Nursing - Camden, MSN, 2015

Board Certifications

  • Family Nurse Practitioner: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), 2015

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Assure Premier Plus
  • Aetna Managed Medicaid
  • Aetna Managed Medicare
  • Amerihealth
  • Amerihealth Administrator
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Managed Medicare
  • Clover Health
  • Horizon Blue Cross
  • Horizon Blue Cross Managed Medicare
  • Horizon Managed Medicaid
  • Horizon NJ Total Care
  • Humana Managed Medicare
  • Humana Military
  • IBC-Keystone
  • Independence Administrator
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oxford
  • Trinity Health Pace
  • UMR Commercial
  • Uniformed Service Family Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Managed Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Managed Medicare
  • Veterans Administration
  • Wellcare Managed Medicaid
  • Wellcare Managed Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

359 ratings, 92 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2026

    Paula always treats me well the desk staff is a bit curt and snippy

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2026

    Excellent care all around by everyone. All very personable n professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/19/2026

    Dr Preston is really great. Listens to your concerns, provides you options, really knows the latest research and fact based research

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2026

    I was able to get an appointment on the same day. Much better and less expensive than urgent care. From my initial contact with triage to seeing Ms. Preston, everyone treated me with compassion and care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/20/2026

    It was the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/13/2026

    I feel very confident that I'm getting the best medical treatment and advice from Paula Preston. She has helped me become healthier and physically stronger over the past few years.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/11/2026

    Ty

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/8/2026

    She is an excellent doctor. She has tremendous knowledge in her field. Gives great advice on ways to stay healthy for age group.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/10/2026

    Paula was very thorough and efficient and I would use her in any situation. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/4/2026

    Doctor Paula Is A Wonderful Doctor And Human Being I Just Love And Respect Her So Much.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/27/2026

    Everyone was awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    Paula Preston is a kind and encouraging person. I value her suggestions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    Always good. Always consistent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    She listened really well and answered all my questions so I could really understand. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/14/2026

    Very good!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Its always a positive experience!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Thank you, Paula!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Dr. Paula treats you with respect and understanding. She creates achievable short term goals to guide you to a long term lifestyle change. Dr. Paula is welcoming and makes you feel like your not at a doctor's appointment. It's more like meeting with a friend who wants you to succeed in your health goals even when you step out of line she guides you back on the right path. 10/10 recommend this physician to anybody.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Wait time was 30 minutes. That should not happen.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Paula Prestone is an incredible listener and really cares about me as a patient. She provides real advice to stay healthy and provides ideas in a positive manner. I have an autoimmune disease and I can tell she really cares and tries to understand my symptoms while providing me with the encouragement to stay the course towards a healthier lifestyle.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    Very professional and friendly staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Paula is the best practitioner I've had in most of my lifetime and she's very compassionate and kind and listens to me and I feel like I'm doing as well as I am because of her help. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    It's always a pleasure to see Paula. She truly cares about my health and is a great listener. I'm lucky to have her on my side! Thanks Paula

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    I was very pleased with my appointment with Dr Preston..she showed great concern and was very pleasant

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    All good ?

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Paula Preston is an extremely caring health provider that I truly trust

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2026

    She is very easy to talk to. Listens when you speak.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2026

    Paula is always thorough and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    Paula Preston is such a wonderful doctor. I am so glad to have her on my health team and to always support me. Our family loves her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    I have never truly cared for doctors and my previous one was not pleasant as they even messed up my meds! However, at my daughter's recommendation I decided to give Paula a chance. I found Paula very nice, she listened, asked questions and made suggestions. I was very pleased.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Paula had never met me before and I was able to get an appointment that very same day. She was very respectful and caring and made me feel at ease. She took all of my symptoms into great consideration and she was very thorough in the exam and gave me some ideas on what I could do to try to help improve the pain in my back while giving me referrals for the next step of needed care. I thought she did an excellent job.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    Love the team!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Mostly exactly what I expected

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    It's great to experience such positive care from the time you enter the building!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Paula Preston is very caring and patient and always listens to what you are saying I have recommended her several times

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Paula Preston, PA is my primary care physician. She is the best dr I ever had. She honestly cares about my health. I have a lot of medical issues and she addresses all of them. She orders tests and refers me to specialists when necessary. I receive excellent care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Efficient providers and intelligent, friendly practitioners. Would recommend.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    I have recommended her to my friend. Ms Preston is always professional, knowledgeable & kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Outstanding provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    I left feeling listened to and cared for. My provider really took her time with me and helped me with all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    Very caring, thorough, and professional. A pleasure to interact with!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Paula is my all time favorite!! Her assistance are wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    I need a big cuff to get an accurate blood pressure result and the nurse couldn't find one anywhere. She was unable to get my blood pressure at all. Also the pulse oximeter wouldn't stay on my finger to get an oxygen reading, she said it was because the oximeter had been dropped so many times. Virtua Primary needs some new equipment!! I was also there last year for a stress test and they couldn't find a large cuff to get an accurate blood pressure reading eighter.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Fully trust Virtua doctors and professional staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Excellent experience all around.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    paula is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Taken in for testing immediately. Everyone nice and answered my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    I love the whole experience there

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Very professional and friendly staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Paula was wonderful...professional, efficient, warm, compassionate, and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    Paula Preston is fantastic! tu!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    Paula was so professional yet friendly and i felt very comfortable telling her about my medical issues which are kind of complex. She gave me great advice and a thorough examination.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    My assessment @ my visit with P. Preston was extremely thorough .. The MD went beyond expectation explaining @ my issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Pleasant and attentive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Dr. Paula is always very attentive, a very good listener, and always pays attention to all the details that do make a difference. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Paula Preston was wonderful, kind, compassionate, and caring. The best!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Very professional and friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    It is fabulous. She cares about everything. Takes all the time in the world to talk to you about everything. And I totally enjoy my visit to a

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Paula is great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    She's wonderful!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Paula Preston, APN is outstanding. I trust her completely!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    My provider spent a great deal of time discussing health goals and providing education on ways I can help myself reach those goals! Excellent and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    I absolutely love Paula Preston. She listens to me. She seems to know me, although I don't know how that's possible with as many patients as I'm sure she has. After Dr. [REDACTED] left, I didn't think I was going to be able to find a doctor that I like as much as her, and I have found that in Paula Preston. I will be bringing my 20-year-old daughter here for Paula Preston to be her primary care as well. She is amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    I need to see her right away due to an infection in my leg and she got me into see. Her the same day within a couple of hours

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    Just want the pain I have been having for over a year to be fixed. I want my doctor to fight for me when my insurance denies a scan that would likely be able to diagnose me it's been over a year I'm quite frankly fed up and don't feel the care team actually cares otherwise I'd be on my way to healing instead I'm sitting here hurting everyday.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    She is very knowledgeable about her profession. She is a great listener and informative on what you should do to keep your health. Gives great suggestions. Very pleased with my doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Every experience I have had with this office since I changed doctors has been really good. Knowledgeable and caring staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Treated Like a person and not of number, only thing that needs improvement is when you try to leave a message for your primary care doctor it seems she doesn't receive my messages after talking to a triage nurse

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    Paula Preston is not only an excellent medical care provider, but a caring person as well. She always addresses my needs with great concern & goes beyond the call of duty when I have an appt. with her. Her staff is equally caring too.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    This woman was so very helpful and nice. She helped me more than dr [REDACTED}ever has.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Paula Preston was thorough and listened to my concerns.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    I have to be honest. I've given this provider a chance. But we just don't connect. I need to connect with my PCP. I have switched to another PCP.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Good service!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    Dr Paul Preston Was really helpful for me. She gave me medication and if it wasn't for her, I wouldn't be able to see as good as I can right now I would recommend her to anybody very professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    I always have a positive experience and am extremely happy with my health care provider and the staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/13/2025

    All staff are friendly and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    My provider gave me instructions on my care and what other departments of Virtua I need to call and make appointments.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    I was very impressed with Paula Preston. She listened to me and answered all my questions. She was extremely knowledgeable of my medical history. I have already recommended her to friends.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    My provider articulated m her findings and my treatment options clearly. The combination of her expertise and personality is exceptional!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    We appreciate Paula Preston and trust her with her care of us

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    everyone was knowledgeable and very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Excellent efficient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Paula always listens intently and provides responses and solutions that I can understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    From check in, to pre exam, and Paula, everyone was kind, professional and welcoming.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Paula Preston was very nice and very thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/1/2025

    Dr went beyond my expectations. Discussing issues I had. I didn't feel rushed. She explained my concerns. Thank you Dr. Paula Preston.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/1/2025

    Great, as always!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    My provider always listens and is never rushed. My medical condition has recently changed and she took the time to listen regarding my back&)$

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Always feel very comfortable in the care of Paula Preston I have recommended Paula Preston to several people she always listens and explains everything she has a very calming personality