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Dr. Aprajita Goel, MD

Dr. Aprajita Goel, MD

Rheumatology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Aprajita Goel, MD is a rheumatologist in Portland, OR and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Goel has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from University Hospital Of Wales and College Of Medicine in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center and OHSU Hospital-Marquam Hill Campus. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

9155 SW Barnes Rd Ste 314 Portland, OR 97225
Telehealth available
(503) 297-2284

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Goel specializes in the area of Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Goel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Goel

2.8
29 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Horrible attitude
After having a brilliant Rhuematolgist—Dr. Andre Barkhauizen—who treated my Anklosing Spondilitis for 13 years, he went into research. I was referred to Dr. Goel and upon the first moment I felt as if I somehow did this person wrong. I tried several times to reset the conversation but she had a VERY condescending attitude towards me. At that point she was hopelessly unprofessional and I just wanted out of there. I now have a wonderful rheumatologist at Providence Arthritis Center.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Randy – Mar 27, 2025
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does not listen does not facilitate patient success punishes patients by withholding medication
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 09, 2022
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Dr. Goel was a pleasure. She is direct, asks clear questions and gives straight answers. No time is wasted. I left my visit with all my questions answered. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mike Shunn – Mar 17, 2020
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I was very pleased with my 2nd appointment with Dr. Goel. She listened to me and did a good examination. Her advice and printout of my visit was excellent.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Joyce – Sep 25, 2019
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I have been going to Dr Goel for about 15 years. I have found her knowledgeable, professional and truly caring. I have been fortunate enough that I am in remission so I only see her once a year, but she always remembers me and my specific situation. She is the one Doctor that I look forward to seeing.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Cathy – Jun 11, 2019
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If you enjoy being talked down to and treated like a child by a know it all who refuses to listen to you, Dr. Goel may be right for you. I saw Dr. Goel only once and that was enough. She is extremely condescending and treated me as if I'm dumb for not knowing what is wrong with me already. She does not listen to any input but her own. I would not recommend her to my worst enemy. Because even my enemies deserve to be treated with respect and to have their concerns taken seriously.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Portland, OR – Dec 26, 2018
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This dr decided to drop my husband for a $35 copay that was paid but she doesn’t see patients who have past due bills with her. So very expensive medicine that can I lay be ordered by her is now non exsistent! Shame on her shame shame shame!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 05, 2018
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Went to her twice, in the last month, and I found she knows what she is doing, gets straight to the point. She had her assistant call me three times, between appts., to check on my progress. Someone else posted that they waited for two months for their appt and arrived a couple minutes before the appt, to find out it was cancelled. I confirmed yesterday, they tell patients to arrive 20 minutes before an appt and since she is in high demand, I understand cancelling when someone is late.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Les Kangas in Portland, OR – Aug 14, 2018
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One of the worst experiences I’ve ever had with a doctor
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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No in OR – Jun 29, 2018
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I am very pleased with Dr. Goel's professionalism, expertise, communication, and ability to respect my perspective and experience with a new diagnosis.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 24, 2018
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Dr. Goel is very skilled and greatly improved my health. She takes time to understand my needs and to explain her recommendations. She is very compassionate. I highly recommend Dr. Goel.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Thelma Snyder in Happy Valley, Oregon – Jul 07, 2017
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My visit sounds exactly like Traci's. Dr. Goel wouldn't listen to my symptoms and it was barely a 15 min appt. She didn't exam me or do blood work or anything. She barely even asked questions. She lightly pushed on trigger points with all my clothes on (including a sweatshirt), asked me if it was tender, then said I had probably Fibromyalgia. I feel like she had already had her mind made up about me before I even got to the room. I also left there feeling disrespected with no answers.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Portland, OR – Feb 28, 2017
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She wouldn't listen to my symptoms , wouldn't look at my MRI reports I took with me. it was a 15 min appointment. She pushed on trigger points, asked me tender here and there, then said I had Fibromyalgia, handed me a piece a paper with mayoclinics website on it, told me to look it up and do research on it. No blood work, nothing! I left there with no answers. Tests have been done by someone else, came out positive for lupus; more tests ahead of me. I will not go back to that doc.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Traci in OR – Jul 27, 2016
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very poor, did not listen, written report was inaccurate, my PCP sent me as at 60 want ed alternative to NSAIDs. I have diagnosed from other Drs reactive, severe osteoarthritis and gout arthritis. All of my joints are affected, stenosis in the spine ruptured tendons ankles, knees, fingers. significantly decreased function. She did not do an examination, did not touch me, did not order tests. said I did not have arthritis, did not need to examine me could tell by looking. NTL she billed full visi
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Margo in Portland, OR – Jul 07, 2016
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My appointment was scheduled for 10:30 (they say 10:20). I arrived at 10:26 and the front desk said I was late and my appt. had been cancelled by Dr. Goel. I waited 2 months for this appt.! I was told to reschedule which mean't waiting another 2 months. I suffer from Raynauds which has made each day painful to walk. I asked the Office Manager the length of the appt. Reply was 40 minutes. Dr. Goel could not see me for 34 minutes? That tells me a lot about Dr Goel. Not worthy of one star
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Tami in Forest Grove, OR – Mar 16, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I care about my patients and want to help them stay active and well. I believe that it is important for me to listen to the patient, and to take the time needed to make the right diagnosis, as well as to ensure that the patient is well educated...read more

  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

  • Emergency Medicine

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  • University Health Center Of Pittsburgh

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997

  • University Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997

  • Upmc Mercy

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • University Hospital Of Wales And College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Locations

Practice

Office9155 SW Barnes Rd Ste 314 Portland, OR 97225
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Practice

Northwest Rheumatology Associates PC9555 SW Barnes Rd Ste 150 Portland, OR 97225
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center

    9205 SW Barnes Rd
    Portland, OR 97225
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • OHSU Hospital-Marquam Hill Campus

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
    Portland, OR 97239
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Providence Seaside Hospital

    725 S Wahanna Rd
    Seaside, OR 97138

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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