Rajesh R. Rao, MD

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

5 months ago

Dr. Rao stated 'the internet says I am a pain management doctor but I am not a pain management doctor'. He told me there is nothing wrong with me. I explained thoroughly and filled out the patient questionnaire. His office staff stated they lost a fax containing my injuries from physical therapist. They refused to authorize my diagnostic imaging. They were very condescending and unprofessional to me and my wife. Since then I have been treating with Dr. Cook. I had a neck fusion, 2 epidural injections, cortizone injections on... read more

Review 

on Healthgrades

a year ago

Bad Bad Bad Service in Westfield New Jersey No No No 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

a year ago

In July 2024 I attended my initial appointment with Dr. Rao in Westfield office. I filled out my initial patient questionnaire and indicated that I suffer from: cervical, lumbar and Left Shoulder pain. My wife, who has been an ICU nurse over 20 years and myself with over 20 years of healthcare experience decided to visit Dr. Rao hopes that my pain will be relieved. I did see another pain management Dr. Freeman in Edison office, however his practice is out of my insurance network and I cannot afford to pay additional medical ... read more

Beth 

on Healthgrades

2 years ago

Dr. Rao was very kind, knowledgeable, and an extremely clear communicator. He asked good questions, listened to and considered my responses, observed and manipulated my posture to assess my functionality and pain levels, completed a very thorough assessment including x-rays and an MRI, and made solid recommendations for my activities, continued PT, etc. I would highly recommend Dr. Rao to patients experiencing back pain. 

A Doctor with back pain myself 

on Healthgrades

2 years ago

Ice saw Dr. Rao several years ago for severe spine issues that I was having. He was very kind and Punitive, and I am surprised to read a few of these negative comments, though the overwhelming majority were very positive. As a doctor myself, I realize that anyone can have a bad day, but I have always been impressed with his even keeled and informed approach. He is really a champion and I recommended him highly. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

2 years ago

I went to Dr. Rao with chronic shoulder pain. He seemed like he was annoyed I was there from the moment I sat down. He essentially refused to tell me I had should pain-- he insisted it was back pain, which is simply untrue. He said he couldn't help me unless I admitted it was back pain, I got a cortizone shot, or got an MRI. He then insisted I got xrays of my back. A few weeks later I now want the MRI. But surprise! The MRI is for my spine. I have no spinal issues. I have been to 4 other specialists who say all my pain is sh... read more

Rude Doctor 

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3 years ago

Very rude man. My elderly father saw him for osteoarthritis through the recommendation of another doctor. He looked at my father's x-rays and bluntly told him, "there is nothing I can do for you" and then left the room. What a horror to treat an elderly patient with no sense of respect or dignity. No recommendations for any useful medications, physical therapy or massage ... this doctor should be ashamed of himself for his lack of empathy and dismissal of an elderly patient in pain. Shameful behavior .... even on a human to ... read more

Christine Scally 

on Healthgrades

3 years ago

Dr. Rao is thorough, kind, informative and has the best bedside manner. The staff is wonderful as well. I had an MRI and Dr. Rao called me with the results, which were not significant, before I even got home. I can't recommend him and this practice enough. 

Sheila Holderness 

on Healthgrades

4 years ago

Dr is very compassionate and listens to the patient. He is also careful in his treatment.