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Naren Natraj Venkatesan, MD

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

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About Naren Natraj Venkatesan, MD

Naren Venkatesan, MD is a board certified otolaryngologist with fellowship training in
larygology and broncho-esophagology that focuses on the management of:

• Laryngeal Pathology
- Benign Lesions, including papillomas, polyps, nodules, etc.
- Malignancy
- Unilateral and BIlateral Vocal Fold Paralysis

• Causes of Dysphagia
- Post-radiation strictures including complete stenosis
- Gastro-esophageal reflux disease and Laryngopharyngeal reflux disease
- Cricopharyngeal bar and Cricopharyngeal muscle dysfunction
- Zenker diverticulum and Killian-Jamieson diverticulum

• Airway Pathology
- Bilateral vocal fold paralysis and other glottic stenosis
- Subglottic and Tracheal Stenosis
- Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion Disorder / Vocal Cord Dysfunction
- Chronic Cough

Dr. Venkatesan completed his residendy in head and neck surgery and went on to complete his fellowship in laryngology and bronchoesophagology from the Univeristy of California.



LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenAdolescents (ages 12-18), Adults, Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
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Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Aetna - Choice POS II
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Aetna - Elect Choice
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Aetna - Health Network Only
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Aetna - Health Network Option
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Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
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Aetna - Open Choice PPO
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Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
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Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
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Cigna - Children's Medical Center Employee Plan
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Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
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Cigna - City of Dallas Employee Plan
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Cigna - EPO
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Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
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Cigna - HMO/POS
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Cigna - LocalPlus
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Cigna - LocalPlusIN
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Cigna - Network
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Cigna - Network Open Access
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Cigna - Network POS
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Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
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Cigna - POS Open Access
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Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Advantage Dual SNP (HMO SNP)
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FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
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HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
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HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
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HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Humana - ChoiceCare
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
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Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
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Humana - National POS
Imagine Health - EPN
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Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
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Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
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PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
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Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
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Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
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Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
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Superior Health Plan - CHIP
Superior Health Plan - CHIP Perinate
Superior Health Plan - Foster Care
Superior Health Plan - STAR
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
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Superior - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
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Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
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UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
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UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
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UnitedHealth - Core HMO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
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UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
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UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
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UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
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UnitedHealth - NexusACO R
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UnitedHealth - PPO
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UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
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UnitedHealth - Select EPO
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UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice. Baylor Scott & White Health does not manage the insurances accepted for this doctor. Please contact the office directly to confirm coverage.

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Texas Tech University (2009)
  • Internship: General Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine (GA) (2010)
  • Residency: Otolaryngology, University of Texas Medical Branch (2014)
  • Fellowship: Laryngology & Bronchoesophagology, University of California Davis Medical Center (2015)
Certifications
  • Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare. As part of that vision, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit.To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, Naren Natraj Venkatesan, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (133) for Naren Natraj Venkatesan, MD

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May 15, 2023
He was concerned about my problem. I talked to me about a plan so I could get better
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May 12, 2023
Very informative and seemed highly concerned with my condition.
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May 10, 2023
Very competent and thorough in his explanations. Very pleasant in communication with his patients,
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May 9, 2023
They are very professional, & the care that I get in surgery & recovery is a 10.
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Apr 26, 2023
He is not only very knowledgeable, caring, prompt, courteous, good looking and very intelligent but I wish all doctors were like him.
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Apr 22, 2023
He is excellent and very engaging.
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Apr 22, 2023
Dr. V is the best in every way-knowledgeable, confident (which makes me feel confident), caring and kind.
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Apr 21, 2023
Dr. V has helped me so much my vocal cords. He is very professional and cares for his patients.
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Apr 21, 2023
The staff including the nurse and doctor were super friendly. The visit was efficient and I felt like my concerns were addressed. I would recommend this office to others.
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Apr 19, 2023
Dr. Venkatesan and staff were excellent in changing out my brothers trach As always
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Apr 14, 2023
Dr V listens & explains everything.
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Apr 14, 2023
He is informative and knowledgeable about his work and plan of care
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Apr 6, 2023
Everyone in the office was very personal. My visit with the doctor was if I had been to him several times and I was a new patient. On the pre-registered they provided all the information that I needed to make the check in easy.
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Apr 4, 2023
Very kind and knowledgeable! Explained everything very well
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Apr 1, 2023
Very personable. Great job answering questions in depth.
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Mar 29, 2023
Happy with services provided
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Mar 28, 2023
Very nice and personable.
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Mar 28, 2023
Very thorough with great communication/explanation of medical condition.
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Mar 25, 2023
Everything was very good
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Mar 24, 2023
Very knowledgeable, professional and friendly
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Mar 24, 2023
Explains in enough detail to let me know what is happening, but does not use words I don't know.
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Mar 24, 2023
Easy to talk to, soft voice & has the patience to answer all my concerns . Very Knowledgeable
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Mar 23, 2023
I am pleased with all.love the Dr.
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Mar 11, 2023
Dr V is absolutely one of the best doctors of my lifetime!
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Mar 11, 2023
Dr Venkatesan is great the staff is horrible
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Mar 8, 2023
He provided very clear discussion of my status with a range of potential outcomes.
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Mar 7, 2023
First calls care in all aspects!
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Mar 2, 2023
Dr. Venkatesan has a great bedside manner. I am super glad I chose him as my doctor.
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Mar 1, 2023
He is great at listening and providing feedback. And always positive.
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Feb 27, 2023
It has always been a good experience
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Feb 26, 2023
What he does with inspire to help people is great.
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Feb 23, 2023
Excellent bed side manner friendly courteous
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Feb 22, 2023
Very informative and compassionate
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Feb 22, 2023
Dr. V is very knowledgeable and explains your options for treatment. He takes the time to answer your questions and puts you at ease.
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Feb 21, 2023
Very personable while still very professional. Great empathy and patient compassion.
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Feb 17, 2023
I have been a patient of his for many years and am not considering a change.
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Feb 17, 2023
Has improved my airwave to where possible to remove Trach when others said nothing can be done
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Feb 16, 2023
Dr. Vancatessen provides the best ENT care I have ever experienced, plus he is personable and doesn't rush a patient through the appointment.
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Feb 15, 2023
Excellent
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Feb 14, 2023
Always awesome
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Feb 7, 2023
Very good
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Feb 2, 2023
He listens well, explains clearly, offers conservative treatment options, is respectful, kind, not in a hurry,
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Jan 31, 2023
Dr Venkatesan was very professional, thoughtful and knowledgeable.
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Jan 30, 2023
He listened and explained why my breathing stopped momentarily. He told me what to do if it happens again. Basic anatomy that no one else had explained. Also understood other concerns relating to headaches and explained. I felt believed and educated when I left.
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Jan 30, 2023
The doctor was very personable and understanding of my situation. I felt he cared and wanted to help.
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Jan 26, 2023
I was a new patient and when the care provider came to attend to me, he greeted me as if I was one of his regular patients. The care provider was so pleasant and engaging. So comforting and easy to talk to. He reinstated my reason for visiting his office and thoroughly explained the procedures that would be taken to attend to my treatment.
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Jan 21, 2023
Very thorough, compassionate and knowledgeable! He took time to explain everything and answer all of our questions
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Jan 21, 2023
I have continually found Dr. V highly professional but also unusually enjoyable to deal with.
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Jan 20, 2023
Great service. I feel cared for
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Jan 20, 2023
Wonderful. Very informative and attentive
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Jan 19, 2023
Dr Venkatesan was very professional and knowledgeable. He had a fantastic bedside manner, and made me feel very much at ease. He answered all my questions and took the time to do so.
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Jan 18, 2023
Dr. Venakatasen was friendly, thorough with his exam, very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions
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Jan 17, 2023
Knowledgeable, empathetic, goal oriented, seeks resolution
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Jan 16, 2023
Dr. Venkatesan is very timely and communicated very well regarding my visit
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Jan 16, 2023
Dr v was detailed on my condition explained to me what was for best for me
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Jan 12, 2023
He was willing to take time to explain all of my options.
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Jan 4, 2023
Caring, responsive, friendly, knowledgeable, comforting, efficient,
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Dec 31, 2022
Takes the time to answer any questions and explains the process
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Dec 21, 2022
She's thorough
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Dec 19, 2022
Very nice , soft spoken & caring Phycisian. He explained well his Plan of Care & entertained all my questions without hurry .
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Dec 19, 2022
Very friendly. Listened. Concerned how to make my issues better. Explained everything very well.
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Dec 19, 2022
The best doctor ever. He cares about his job and patients.
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Dec 13, 2022
Dr. Venkatesan is prompt. Spends plenty of time listening to patient and is very comforting and patient.
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Dec 12, 2022
I like his energy; his willingness to provide choices & listen/answer all my questions.
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Dec 10, 2022
He explained process & recovery professionally. Very efficient & thorough.
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