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Rakesh Surapaneni, MD

Hematology, Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine

Accepts New Patients
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About Rakesh Surapaneni, MD

Dr. Surapaneni has been recognized as a Top Doc 2021 and 2023 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty.


LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Telugu
Ages SeenAdults, Geriatrics, Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2), Adolescents (ages 12-18), Children (3-11)
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Taylor
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
  • Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Choice POS II
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Elect Choice
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - HMO
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Managed Choice
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Access Select
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - QPOS
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Select SM
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
Accepts New Patients
Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
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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
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
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Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
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Cigna - EPO
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Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
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Cigna - HMO Open Acces
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
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
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Advantage Dual SNP (HMO SNP)
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
Accepts New Patients
Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Accepts New Patients
Humana - ChoiceCare
Accepts New Patients
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Accepts New Patients
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
Accepts New Patients
Humana - Humana Preferred
Accepts New Patients
Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
Accepts New Patients
Humana - National POS
Accepts New Patients
Imagine Health - EPN
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
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
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Medicare - Traditional Medicare
Accepts New Patients
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
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
Accepts New Patients
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior - CHIP
Accepts New Patients
Superior - CHIP Perinate
Accepts New Patients
Superior - Foster Care
Accepts New Patients
Superior - STAR
Accepts New Patients
Superior - STAR+PLUS
Accepts New Patients
Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Accepts New Patients
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Accepts New Patients
Tricare - Tricare Select
Accepts New Patients
TriWest - VA-PCCC
Accepts New Patients
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Charter POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
Accepts New Patients
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
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
Accepts New Patients
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
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
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UnitedHealth - PPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
Accepts New Patients
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.

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Medical Doctor, Siddhartha Medical College (2001)
  • Residency: Internal Medicine, Crozer-Chester Medical Center (2006)
  • Fellowship: Hematology/Oncology, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (2012)
Certifications
  • Hematology - American Board of Internal Med/Hematology
  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Med
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, Rakesh Surapaneni, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (153) for Rakesh Surapaneni, MD

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Sep 14, 2023
He was concerned and asked good questions, took time to explain and listened to me
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Aug 29, 2023
Professional & thorough
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Aug 28, 2023
He cares about you
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Aug 24, 2023
Excellent communication, excellent doctor
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Aug 23, 2023
Professional, knowledgeable and friendly
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Aug 22, 2023
Dr. Rakesh was extremely helpful in letting me know about my health problems, its treatment, replied to all my questions, to my full satisfaction. Very polite person.
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Aug 22, 2023
Excellent communicator. Positive nature. Complete explanations.
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Aug 19, 2023
Doctor answered every question I had, very nice.
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Aug 18, 2023
He was a very professional and knowledgeable about my about my concerns.
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Aug 18, 2023
He has been my cancer doctor for5 years. He is such a terrific man and doctor. I will miss seeing him.
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Aug 17, 2023
I have highly recommended my doctor to a few people. He is kind, considerate, professional and caring. He made my whole journey easy and helped me along the way with answers to many questions I had for him.
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Aug 15, 2023
So pleased to be his patient. He is always very courteous and explains all questions in detail. I think he is a wonderful doctor.
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Aug 13, 2023
Knock on wood, I have not received anything but the best care for any BSW care providers!
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Aug 11, 2023
Very caring
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Aug 9, 2023
He concluded our visit with positive feedback and gave me information regarding my condition. He was very impressive in his presentation.
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Aug 9, 2023
Thorough and consistent with the care journey. He does a wonderful job explaining things in a realistic and motivating way. Very understanding and compassionate, nonjudgmental and very easy to talk to.
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Aug 8, 2023
Caring, compassionate, knowledgeable.
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Aug 5, 2023
Wonderful
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Aug 2, 2023
I have complete confidence in Dr. Surapaneni.
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Aug 2, 2023
He is kind and sensitive to my aversion to touch. I wish he was more familiar with my condition
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Jul 29, 2023
Explains well to understand
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Jul 29, 2023
Very considerate and knowledgeable
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Jul 25, 2023
He answered my questions. He did not rush us. Very polite.
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Jul 25, 2023
Explained every test result with language that was easy to understand
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Jul 13, 2023
Exelente
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Jul 11, 2023
He (and his staff) have taken good care of me over many years with we metastatic cancer.
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Jul 11, 2023
He is patient, asks follow up questions and allows a conversation
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Jul 11, 2023
Yes he always communicates with me about my care very well. Thank you sooo much
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Jul 10, 2023
Excellent
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Jun 29, 2023
He is an excellent care provider. Gives clear details about issues related to my health problems.
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Jun 26, 2023
Excellent service
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Jun 25, 2023
The Dr was very informative, talking about my care. He's very patient. He answered all of my questions, as far as to what I need and needed to do. He treats me like a friend member with love and care.
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Jun 24, 2023
Dr. Surapaneni is an excellent doctor. He takes the time to answer all my questions and will explain it again if I don't understand.
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Jun 23, 2023
Open, answers questions.
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Jun 20, 2023
Doctor explained everything well. Staff was very pleasant.
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Jun 20, 2023
Dr. S. Is very professional, calm, and answers questions well. I have found him to be an excellent and cautious oncologist.
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Jun 16, 2023
Very smart/quick/friendlt/professional
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Jun 13, 2023
Explained my medical situation thoroughly. Pleasant demeanor
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Jun 12, 2023
Very thorough, provided education and explained my diagnosis. Answered my questions and took the time to ensure I understood the plan for my treatment.
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Jun 12, 2023
I usually don't rate a provider on a number scale, but Dr. Surapaneni has been one of the best doctors I have ever had. I trusted him completely to take care of me during a difficult time and he showed me so much compassion and care, which not only helped me physically but also mentally. I will forever be grateful.
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Jun 8, 2023
Excellent
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May 31, 2023
He is one of my very favorite doctors ever! He is so knowledgeable, patient, thorough, and made sure we were completely informed.
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May 31, 2023
I can't say enough. He was patient, kind and caring. He explained things well. Did not rush me.
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May 29, 2023
He is an excellent doctor
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May 24, 2023
Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient.
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May 22, 2023
Great
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May 17, 2023
Thorough, professional, friendly
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May 17, 2023
His manner was nice/cordial but I didn't experience much with him. He referred me to another organization.
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May 17, 2023
He listens to what I say and answers all of my questions and keeps me up to date on my blood work, etc. Great physician.
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May 17, 2023
He is definitely watching my blood profile, watching for changes which fortunately haven't changed. He also spent time explaining to my husband and I that if there is a sign of blood cancer, what the options would be.
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May 16, 2023
Very thorough and interested
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May 6, 2023
Dr. Surapaneni is my favorite doctor. He is really cared about his patience. He will answer all your questions and concerns and give you the good advice. I am so grateful and lucky to have Dr. Surapaneni as my doctor.
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May 5, 2023
Very friendly and took his time explaining what the next steps in my treatment would look like. He did not sugarcoat anything but gave me only the facts.
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Apr 30, 2023
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Apr 29, 2023
My doctor and the staff are awesome. Always upbeat and helpful. Doctor is caring and has a knack of taking away nervousness and fear.
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Apr 25, 2023
He is wonderful! Kind, compassionate, & caring.
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Apr 21, 2023
Personable, listens and is very knowledgeable.
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Apr 15, 2023
Very attentive. Answered my questions and my Daughters questions with patients and care.
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Apr 14, 2023
He is very patient and takes his time to thoroughly explain things. I never feel rushed
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Apr 2, 2023
I never feel the dr. Is rushing me. Always patient with my questions and concerns. Always goes over reports and scans with me.
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Mar 31, 2023
Dr. Surapaneni is always up to date on the latest treatments for CLL. I feel fully confident In his treatment.
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Mar 30, 2023
Very comforting explanations
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Mar 29, 2023
Dr Surapaneni is the best. Always listens and really cares about patients.
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Mar 27, 2023
Dr Surapanini brought me through so much when I was diagnosed with ALL at age 68. I am now 76 and in total remission and I see him once a year and he still shows great concern on my continued remission.
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