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Dr. Rajesh Rao, MD

Dr. Rajesh Rao, MD

Pain Medicine*

Dr. Rajesh Rao, MD is a pain medicine physician in Berkeley Heights, NJ. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Overlook Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

1 Diamond Hill Rd Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Telehealth available

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Dr. Rao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao

3.1

24 ratings, 16 with a written review
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2 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Mar 18, 2025
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Review – Aug 04, 2024
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 04, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Beth – Apr 24, 2023
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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
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A Doctor with back pain myself – Jan 04, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Nov 12, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Rude Doctor – Jun 05, 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
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Christine Scally – Mar 23, 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
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Sheila Holderness – Aug 09, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Audrey Boyland – Jan 31, 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
Union, NJ – Nov 13, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
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alicebrena in Westfield, NJ – Jun 11, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mindy in Bridgewater – Apr 04, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 02, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
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Aug 09, 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
  • Appointment was rushed
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Clark, NJ – Jul 04, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Rajesh Rao, MD is a pain medicine physician in Berkeley Heights, NJ. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Overlook Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Pain Medicine

  • Sports Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Mumbai University / Bombay Hospital Institute Of Medical Sciences

    Medical School
  • Ga Pain Phys

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
  • Ny Presby Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2002
  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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  • English

  • Russian

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Locations

Practice

Summit Medical Group PA1 Diamond Hill Rd Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Directions
Summit Medical Group PA574 Springfield Ave Westfield, NJ 07090
2

Practice

Summit Atlantic Surgery Center LLC140 Park Ave Florham Park, NJ 07932
3
Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute95 Mount Kemble Ave Morristown, NJ 07960
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Overlook Medical Center

    99 Beauvoir Ave
    Summit, NJ 07901
    Recipient of 67
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    View all awards

    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

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway

    865 Stone St
    Rahway, NJ 07065

    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

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

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St. Joseph's University Medical Center

    703 Main St
    Paterson, NJ 07503
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower 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
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