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| Medical School: MD, Siddhartha Medical College (2001) |
| Residency: Internal Medicine, Crozer-Chester Medical Center (2006) |
| Fellowship: Hematology/Oncology, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (2012) |
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| Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Med | Medical Oncology- American Board of Internal Med/Medical Oncology | Hematology- American Board of Internal Med/Hematology |
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Reviews (340) for Rakesh Surapaneni, MD
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.9 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.9 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.9 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.9 | Rate provider 0-10 | |
| 4.9 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider |
Patient Comments**
| 5.0 | Mar 12, 2025 | Very helpful. Listen to you & explain RX plan very well. | |
| 4.8 | Mar 12, 2025 | Excellent oncologist | |
| 5.0 | Mar 9, 2025 | Caring, extremely knowledgeable and willing to listen to my ideas | |
| 5.0 | Mar 9, 2025 | Very knowledgeable, astute, professional and kind oncologist. Has seen me thru and in remission for past 10 years. He's a true gift to all.. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 8, 2025 | Extremely compassionate and caring and always willing to clarify and explain all test results in common layman's terms. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 8, 2025 | Dr Surapaneni is a very intelligent and caring doctor. He always explains things very well and is interested and concerned. I feel very blessed to have him as my doctor | |
| 5.0 | Mar 6, 2025 | Dr. Surapenini explains what is going on or why, in a manner that I can understand. He makes me feel very comfortable. He seems to be very caring. Very good doctor. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 4, 2025 | Excellent Doctor discussed everything and detail with me. All the options you couldn't ask for a better Doctor. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 28, 2025 | Dr. Surapaneni is one of the most intelligent, knowledgeable, kindest doctors I have ever encountered. He is always prepared for the visit, spends quality time, answers all questions and concerns, and is always very kind and caring. He makes you feel as though you're his most important patient. I trust him implicitly. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 27, 2025 | He is always thorough and compassionate. He's been pivotal in my oncological care. Very patient with me. Thank you. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 27, 2025 | Great Dr. VERY pleased to be his patient. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 23, 2025 | Dr Surapaneni is always up to date on the latest developments in treating CLL. Because he is, I Feel I am getting the best treatment possible. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 19, 2025 | Caring | |
| 5.0 | Feb 19, 2025 | Very thorough. Listens to my concerns as well as my wife's. Very forthcoming with future plans for my continuing treatment. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 19, 2025 | Professional and very thorough during visit. I'm very satisfied with my Physician. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 18, 2025 | He is very knowledgeable, listens to my concerns and ta I es action. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 18, 2025 | He has been one of my doctors since 2019. He has a great personality and I never feel rushed during my appointments. I really appreciate the excellent care he has given me. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 16, 2025 | He listened to my concerns and was very thorough. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 15, 2025 | Open, professional, n knowledgeable | |
| 5.0 | Feb 14, 2025 | Thorough and professional | |
| 4.5 | Feb 14, 2025 | Very attentive, and fulfills its function very well. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 13, 2025 | Dr takes time to review labs and tests, and deliberately faces you to sincerely discuss treatment and to take any questions I've had. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 12, 2025 | Took time to thoroughly explain things to me. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 7, 2025 | He listen and answer my many questions | |
| 4.6 | Feb 4, 2025 | He is kind shows great patience,listen to the patient answer questions explain to o the patient and make sure the patient understands the treatment that the are receiving. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 4, 2025 | The doctor was very helpful in explaining things to me and listening. My favorite doctor ever. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 4, 2025 | Excellent explanation of the test results | |
| 5.0 | Feb 2, 2025 | My doctor was attentive & listened to me. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 1, 2025 | He is a wonderful doctor | |
| 4.9 | Feb 1, 2025 | Kept me updated on my medical issues in a way I could easily understand. Took time to answer all my questions. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 29, 2025 | He had knowledge of my medical history and based his diagnosis on facts and patient input. He actually listened to me! | |
| 5.0 | Jan 29, 2025 | Such a wonderful doctor. Such a great listener and so thorough. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 28, 2025 | He's soo kind and helpful | |
| 4.5 | Jan 28, 2025 | Very thorough and professional | |
| 5.0 | Jan 26, 2025 | This doctor is kine, considerate and honest about the situation | |
| 5.0 | Jan 24, 2025 | Concerned, caring, efficient, knowledgeable | |
| 5.0 | Jan 21, 2025 | Very professional, provided clear information. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 21, 2025 | Dr. Surapaneni is always very attentive and empathetic. He also has a wonderful demeaner: always pleasant and makes eye contact. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 19, 2025 | Dr. S. Is a very good doctor. He is through with great recommendations and future planning. He makes logical decisions and choices for my needs. Thank you!!! | |
| 5.0 | Jan 18, 2025 | Very good Doctor | |
| 5.0 | Jan 18, 2025 | Caring, compassionate, knowledgeable | |
| 4.8 | Jan 17, 2025 | Dr S always takes his time in talking to me. He makes sure I understand what needs to be done. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 15, 2025 | Dedication of his time and patience, plus exceptional knowledge to carefully explain my situation made this doctor's visit a truly positive experience. I left his office with satisfaction that I had received the best possible care. He is a wonderful example of how doctors should interact with patients. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 14, 2025 | Very friendly, explained clearly, listened attentively. | |
| 4.6 | Jan 14, 2025 | Always a pleasure to see him and he always takes time to answer my questions although I have been cancer free for some time now. | |
| 4.9 | Jan 10, 2025 | He was very friendly and explained all my treatments and questions. Went over my pathology results and explained everything. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 8, 2025 | So patient and takes his time to answer all questions. Very caring. | |
| 4.9 | Jan 8, 2025 | He was great! Sometimes hard to understand. | |
| 4.9 | Jan 8, 2025 | Seemed very knowledgeable | |
| 5.0 | Jan 6, 2025 | Excelente | |
| 4.9 | Jan 5, 2025 | He managed to deliver tough news in a straight forward manner, neither sugar coating nor maximizing my situation. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 4, 2025 | Excellent patient interaction. Calm influence. Explained everything in a way that I understood. Answered all questions. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 3, 2025 | Excellent | |
| 4.1 | Dec 31, 2024 | He is knowledgeable and friendly. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 28, 2024 | Excellent service | |
| 5.0 | Dec 26, 2024 | He listened to what I said, we went over blood work, and told me of symptoms to be concerned about & to contact right away if they occur. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 25, 2024 | The doctor was professional, courteous and caring. He explained everything very clearly and responded to all questions. I am confident he will manage my medical care very well. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 25, 2024 | He knows what I'm worried about and can look over all the data and help me. | |
| 4.9 | Dec 24, 2024 | Knowledgeable and caring | |
| 5.0 | Dec 22, 2024 | The Doctor gave us excellent information in very refined order, not scattered all over.although my news was not good news, he spoke to us directly and frankly. Dr Surapanini is also very calming and gentle, almost soothing. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 19, 2024 | Excellent service | |
| 5.0 | Dec 18, 2024 | In my view, there are no better oncologist than Dr Suripanene. | |
| 4.8 | Dec 18, 2024 | Good | |
| 5.0 | Dec 17, 2024 | Very Knowledgeable and caring. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 15, 2024 | Good | |
| 4.9 | Dec 9, 2024 | Caring, knowledgeable and patient. | |
| 4.8 | Dec 8, 2024 | Went very well | |
| 5.0 | Dec 6, 2024 | Knowledgeable | |
| 5.0 | Nov 27, 2024 | Calm and reassuring | |
| 5.0 | Nov 25, 2024 | Amazing doctor with incredible patience explaining everything | |
| 5.0 | Nov 22, 2024 | Always extremely pleased | |
| 5.0 | Nov 15, 2024 | Very kind, thorough | |
| 5.0 | Nov 14, 2024 | Very helpful and concerning. Explained everything very well. | |
| 4.9 | Nov 14, 2024 | He was pleasant and easy to talk to. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 13, 2024 | I started seeing Dr. Surapaneni in 2019 after my first cancer diagnosis. He always takes time to explain things and answer any questions I might have. I really appreciate how much he has helped me. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 12, 2024 | Great | |
| 5.0 | Nov 12, 2024 | Excellent dr who listens & answers all questions | |
| 5.0 | Nov 2, 2024 | Great service | |
| 5.0 | Nov 2, 2024 | Smart. Cares. Listens and gives useful explanations. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 1, 2024 | Always takes time to answer all my questions. I never feel he is rushing. Goes over all the test results and shows me the scans and goes over them too. A compassionate doctor! | |
| 5.0 | Oct 31, 2024 | Dr Surapaneni was vert caring, listened to my concerns and explained things to me at each appointment, for the past year +, at my appointments treating my Multiple Myeloma. | |
| 4.8 | Oct 30, 2024 | Cool guy, understands the stress one goes thru.. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 29, 2024 | Seeing him for the last 4 years. He is always kind, upbeat and very knowledgeable. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 27, 2024 | Supportive and encouraging! | |
| 5.0 | Oct 26, 2024 | Dr. Surapeneni is one of the best providers I've had. He is compassionate, thorough, and very knowledgeable. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 24, 2024 | He was very ease to talk with and at the end of the meeting he set me up with plan to start a final game plan. Looking forward to following his game plan. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 24, 2024 | He is very thoughtful and professional. He takes his time with you to make sure you understand what he is explaining to you. Great! | |
| 5.0 | Oct 20, 2024 | Nice Doctor | |
| 4.6 | Oct 20, 2024 | The provider listened to my questions | |
| 4.4 | Oct 17, 2024 | Based on the test results, he explained some of the results to me. So far so good. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 16, 2024 | He was so thorough. He explained a lot if the details and answered all my questions/concerns. Some of the other Drs at BSW should shadow him so they know how to interact with patients. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 12, 2024 | Good communication. Calm demeanor. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 11, 2024 | Great. Answered all of my Daughter and Son in Laws questions and mine. BSW has been for me through radiation and all the steps required. I am glad I have these Docs. Thank you. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 10, 2024 | Doctor listened and reviewed all symptoms and notes. He was able to put me at ease and I am able to feel confident about the care I received and will receive. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 9, 2024 | He always makes sure I understand my tests and results of my exam. | |
| 4.8 | Oct 9, 2024 | Dr. Surapaneni is my favorite doctor. He is kind, good, experienced and professional. I am so grateful for his help, care, support and advice. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 9, 2024 | Explained and Listened very well. Very nice person. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 8, 2024 | He wa very concise and professional in our time together His knowledge was clearly evident he has my trust | |
| 5.0 | Oct 3, 2024 | Dr. Surapaneni has been monitoring my Anemia , very thorough and with this visit withh no changes our visits will be as needed , Thanking him for the care he gave me | |
| 5.0 | Oct 3, 2024 | He's the best cancer doctor ever | |
| 5.0 | Oct 2, 2024 | Very professional, knowledgeable. Good communication skills | |
| 5.0 | Sep 27, 2024 | He really cares for my health. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 24, 2024 | Wonderful | |
| 5.0 | Sep 20, 2024 | Dr. Surapaneni was very helpful in explaining my condition (low RBC count) and what testing might reveal as to its cause. He was very caring and understanding of my concerns, and answered all my questions surrounding the blood tests that would be performed, and what I could expect, based on the results. |
*The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
**Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.