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Dr. Govind Rao, MD

Dr. Govind Rao, MD

Pediatrics*
60+ years of experience

Dr. Govind Rao, MD is a pediatrician in Amsterdam, NY and has over 60 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Newcastle School of Medicine in 1963. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Albany Medical Center Hospital and Ellis Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

4988 State Highway 30 Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 842-3100

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Rao specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Rao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao

4.3

20 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
80%
80%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
15%
15%

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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
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Margi Tyler – Jan 02, 2025
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
Helpful
May 15, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
Helpful
May 15, 2024
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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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 22, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jem – Oct 06, 2021
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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
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Jan 24, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 04, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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J. Tim in Galway, NY – Sep 07, 2016
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jen in Johnstown new york – Apr 09, 2016
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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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
AP in Amsterdam, NY – Mar 16, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
amsterdam,new york – Dec 27, 2015
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Dr. Govind Rao, MD is a pediatrician in Amsterdam, NY and has over 60 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Newcastle School of Medicine in 1963. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Albany Medical Center Hospital and Ellis Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Pediatrics

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  • University Of Newcastle School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1963
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

St. Mary's Healthcare4988 State Highway 30 Amsterdam, NY 12010
1
Office16 Hancock St Fort Plain, NY 13339
2

Practice

Office1 Front St Amsterdam, NY 12010
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Little Falls Hospital

    140 Burwell St
    Little Falls, NY 13365

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Ellis Hospital

    1101 Nott St
    Schenectady, NY 12308

    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 doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

    43 New Scotland Ave
    Albany, NY 12208
    Recipient of 6
    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

    70%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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