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Dr. Durga Rao, MD

Dr. Durga Rao, MD

Nephrology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Durga Rao, MD is a nephrologist in Methuen, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rao has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. She graduated from SRI KRISHNADEVARAYA UNIVERSITY / GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1988. She is affiliated with medical facilities Holy Family Hospital-Methuen and Lawrence General Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

380R Merrimack St Ste 2C Methuen, MA 01844
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(978) 689-2500

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Rao specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Nephrology. • See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
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Dr. Rao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao

3.7
6 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
67%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
33%
33%

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Disgraceful
An incompetent and neglectful physician.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 23, 2024
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Highly Not Recommend
My Grandmother has been seeing Dr. Rao and has neglect to inform her or my uncle that she was in kidney failure. Around August of 2023 she had a seizure and the doctors found out she was at stage 5 kidney failure. She was at stage 2, and she didn't do anything. Her response was I was 'keeping an eye on it'. My Grandmother had to be put on home hospice because of this. She kept having seizures because of her kidney failure. On January 29, 2024, my grandmother passed away because she was not properly informed by her doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Justyn F – Feb 26, 2024
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she is one of the best doctors I have ever had an I have had a lot. little to no wait. she returns calls in a timely manner. she spends as much time as needed with me and answers all questions in detail. she always comes to the hospital when Im in there where other doctors never did. there is never a problem getting prescription refills and uses an email portal to do so.
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
9 others found this helpful
Helpful
Lennie Desrosiers in Methuen, MA – Feb 25, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Durga Rao, MD is a nephrologist in Methuen, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rao has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. She graduated from SRI KRISHNADEVARAYA UNIVERSITY / GOVERNMENT MEDICAL...read more

  • Nephrology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Hospital Suny Stony Brook

    Residency Hospital

  • Sri Krishnadevaraya University / Government Medical College

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Nephrology
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Locations

Practice

Mark C. Nitzberg PC380R Merrimack St Ste 2C Methuen, MA 01844
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Practice

Fresenius Medical Care of Methuen421 Merrimack St Methuen, MA 01844
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lawrence General Hospital

    1 General St
    Lawrence, MA 01841
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all 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

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Holy Family Hospital-Methuen

    70 East St
    Methuen, MA 01844

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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