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Dr. Aruna Rao, MD

Dr. Aruna Rao, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine*

Dr. Aruna Rao, MD is a hospice & palliative medicine internist in East Brunswick, NJ. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Peter's University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. She is not accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Locations

Aruna R Rao MD

Aruna Rao65 Brunswick Woods Dr East Brunswick, NJ 08816
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At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Rao specializes in the areas of Geriatric Medicine & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Rao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao

3.5

16 ratings, 10 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Sep 30, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
May 06, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Apr 15, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
45 Windingwoods Drive Apt7A – Aug 26, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
B. Benjamin in Bridgewater, NJ – May 24, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 22, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Woodbridge, NJ – Aug 19, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Newark, NJ – May 16, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
East brunswick, NJ – May 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Janet Kanakaraj in North Brunswick, NJ – Sep 16, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Aruna Rao, MD is a hospice & palliative medicine internist in East Brunswick, NJ. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Peter's University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. She is not accepting new patients.
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

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  • Kempegowda Institute Of Medical Sciences

    Medical School
  • Muhlenberg Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1981
  • Umdnj Rutgers Medical School Affil Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • English

  • Gujarati

  • Hindi

  • Kannada

  • Tamil

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

    1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl
    New Brunswick, NJ 08901
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Saint Peter's University Hospital

    254 Easton Ave
    New Brunswick, NJ 08901
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Raritan Bay Medical Center

    530 New Brunswick Ave
    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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