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Dr. Vani Velkuru, MD

Dr. Vani Velkuru, MD

Rheumatology*

Dr. Vani Velkuru, MD is a rheumatologist in Fremont, CA. She is affiliated with Washington Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

1999 Mowry Ave Ste 2I Fremont, CA 94538

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Velkuru specializes in the area of Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Velkuru's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Velkuru

4.3
7 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
71%
71%
4 star
14%
14%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
14%
14%

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Do Not Choose this Doctor You will Be Sorry!!
Dr Velkuru at one time was my doctor. I switched to a former rheumatologist since said Dr is walking distance to my home. In September I contacted the office to schedule an appointment, they supposedly did not the referral yet. Had to wait for the receptionist to call me back. An appointment was made, I unfortunately could not make the appointment. I called the office yesterday and was put thru the ringer. I was put on hold at least 3x, and was told that my medical insurance would need to be verified and I advised her that, that should have already been done. The recepitonist said she checked with the office manager, I said I would like to speak to the office manager, I was immediateely told she is not available. Sounds like someone didn't want to get in trouble. This receptionist is hurting this office. I have my phone logs showing calls to and from this office
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Monica Sanchez – Nov 07, 2023
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Dr. Vankura is the best. She is patient, knowledgeable and most of all listens to patients and respects their choice. I was so desperate with knee pain. Tried two other doctors that had no interest in the patient at all. This Dr. Cured my knee pain. She is down to earth and does her best for the patient. The office staff is also very polite and helpful. Thanks Dr. vanguard from bottom of my heart. After a year of knee pain I am pain free.
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
Helpful
FarnaZ Ganjeizadeh – Jun 25, 2021
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An able, efficient and great Doctor she is! She ever wears a smile on her face and half of the suffering of patients gets addressed with her presence and pleasant approach. She has tons of patience. She is highly committed, compassionate and methodical! She’s doing an yeoman service to the society at large. May her tribe increase
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Rajya Vedantam – Nov 21, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Vani Velkuru, MD is a rheumatologist in Fremont, CA. She is affiliated with Washington Hospital. She is accepting new patients.
  • Rheumatology

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

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Rheumatology
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Locations

Practice

Office1999 Mowry Ave Ste 2I Fremont, CA 94538
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Washington Hospital

    2000 Mowry Ave
    Fremont, CA 94538
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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