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Dr. Padmarekha Rao, MD

Dr. Padmarekha Rao, MD

Neurology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Padmarekha Rao, MD is a neurologist in Old Bridge, NJ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1990. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Bayshore Medical Center and Raritan Bay Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

14 Woodward Dr Ste A Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Telehealth available

Dr. Rao is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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  • Good patient ratings
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Dr. Rao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao

3.6

26 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
54%
54%
4 Star
12%
12%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
27%
27%

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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
3 people found this helpful
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Nov 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Glenn – Mar 01, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 06, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jenn – Dec 06, 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
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jennifer Mcandrew – Sep 15, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Maryann R in Hazlet, NJ – Aug 20, 2018
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Old Bridge – Apr 19, 2018
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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
7 people found this helpful
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Red Bank – Nov 08, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cindy R. in SAYREVILLE – Aug 19, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Joanna in Old Bridge NJ – Aug 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Freehold, NJ – Jun 27, 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hazlet, NJ – Apr 25, 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
  • Long wait times
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annmarie in siuth river nj – Sep 23, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Corina Dorris in Fords NJ – Sep 20, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hightstown, NJ – Jun 18, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jennifer Druzsba – Apr 12, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Padmarekha Rao, MD is a neurologist in Old Bridge, NJ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1990. She is affiliated with medical facilities such...read more
  • Neurology

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  • Dr M.g.r. Medical University / Madras Medical College

    Medical School, 1990
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Dr. Rao is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Rekha Rao MD LLC14 Woodward Dr Ste A Old Bridge, NJ 08857
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Bayshore Medical Center

      727 N Beers St
      Holmdel, NJ 07733
      Recipient of 14
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

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

      Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

      View all awards

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower 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
    • 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
    • Centrastate Medical Center

      901 W Main St
      Freehold, NJ 07728

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

      79%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% 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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