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Chitra D Rajagopal, MD

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Chitra D Rajagopal, MD
(65 Reviews)
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9715 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 221 ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
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(65 Reviews)
Service
4.5 star average for Service
Environment
4.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
4.5 star average for Expertise
Staff
4.5 star average for Staff
Recommended
4.5 star average for Recommended
Value
4 star average for Value
A wonderful teacher and a delightful and caring person
by Terry xxx.xxx.90.39
October 06, 2015
While Dr Raj may have diagnosed my mother properly- multiple myeloma - she did not treat her properly nor did she tell her the truth. My mother was 80 when she got shingles- and she suffered what she thought was neuropathy as a result of the shingles. She was in horrible pain but was stubborn - she had shingles and that was that! She voo doo doctored herself and saw back doctors and muscle doctors ---- they gave her pain meds and told her to go home. Then she basically OD'd on pain meds and was rushed to the hospital unable to move or get out of bed. She was hallucinating, dehydrated and had pneumonia - ALL symptoms of something else..... all symptoms of multiple myeloma - and later we found out that shingles are a symptom of multiple myeloma as well- It was in the ER that I ordered every test I could for every part of her body as I knew it was not shingles only! Dr Raj came in along with all the other types of specialists while mom was still in the ER. All of her blood, urine and scans came back with many issues. Dr Raj -I could tell --knew what mom had. In the end she was biopsied and properly diagnosed with stage 3 (final stage) Multiple Myeloma. When I researched it - at her age and with her staging she had months to live- BUT Dr Raj told my mother she would live - and would be dancing in her office a year from diagnosis. SHE DIED 80 days later. Dr Raj put her on an aggressive therapy of Thalidomide which cost $18,000 a month. There was a program to defer the costs but the meds had terrible side effects and while on the meds, everything worsened. She only saw my mother once in the hospital, and once her office. All other times I had to call to report her worsening symptoms only to be told "I was bad for my mothers health"-- I was bad for her health? NO she was. She lied, she was not available to see my mother and she left her treatment in the hands of nurses. Dr Raj over treated her, and her last visit to her office her nurses wouldn't even change her bed sore bandage because the bandage cost 80 dollars. They were rude and her office felt like a makeshift clinic. It is old, and dirty and there are boxes everywhere. There wasn't ever enough room in her waiting room and moms wheel chair didn't fit in her office. It was just overall horrible. My mother stood at 5'8 or 5'9 in her life and weighed 150 for the most part. The last visit on the Friday before she died she stood at 5'3 and weighed and 118. BUT she was going dance in a year--- my mother died the Monday after she was seen by Raj's nurses who administered a shot into her stomach of another drug - I think that is what killed her. She went into failure and died in less than 72 hours. I wanted Dr Raj to sign her death certificate - I wanted to look at her across the table and say to her- NOW WHO IS NOT GOOD FOR MY MOTHER's health. Yes, my mother would have died. Yes my mother had cancer- BUT dr Raj played god with her and told her to believe something that was not true and treated her with expensive medications that had horrible side effects. When I called Dr Raj to tell her mother was dead, she didn't believe me. She is delusional. I wonder if she got a kick back from the drug companies.... There was no reason for her to treat my mother. She should have just managed her pain. She maybe a good diagnostician but I WOULD never let her treat anyone. She treats the cancer not the patient. Get her diagnosis if you have to - if she is on call in the hospital - then get another opinion and don't let her treat you or a loved one.
by jill herzog xxx.xxx.214.176
July 04, 2015
Highly competent , excellent communicator and superb as a diagnostician .
by Pamela M. xxx.xxx.27.107
April 14, 2015
Staff is very well trained and friendly, they go above and beyond the call of duty. You are treated like and individual not just a number on a chart. Dr. Raj and her staff are very sweet and caring. Any time I have had questions or concerns they are adressed promptly.
by Pam Collins xxx.xxx.49.77
October 08, 2014
Would you recommend this doctor to others?
I Already Have
Were the waiting room chairs comfortable at this doctor's office?
They were average
Was this doctor's staff friendly?
Yes
Does this doctor use current and safe equipment?
Fairly current
Were the restrooms clean at this provider's office?
Somewhat
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.233.224
April 02, 2014
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Absolutely! It couldn't have been easier!
Was this provider argumentative or easily angered?
Not at all, they were one of the kindest, most attentive individuals I've ever met
Did this provider prominently display their diplomas or business license?
Definitely! I saw it as soon as I walked in!
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.167.174
February 02, 2014
Did this provider thoroughly explain the risks and benefits of your treatment?
Yes, they made sure I had all the information I needed to make a decision
Was this provider argumentative or easily angered?
No, they were very calm and understanding
Was the waiting area spacious?
No, but I can always find a seat
Was this provider late to your appointments?
No, they were on time
Does this provider give unbiased advice?
Absolutely! I always get sound, helpful, and completely unbiased advice!
by joann ilgenfritz xxx.xxx.129.242
January 30, 2014
Was this provider late to your appointments?
Sometimes, it was a little frustrating
Did they follow up with you after your appointment?
Yes.
Did you feel safe in this provider's care?
Absolutely! I knew I was being cared for by an expert!
Is this provider's business conveniently located?
Yes, it is very conveniently located
Did you notice a foul odor when you arrived at this provider's office?
No, I didn't notice an odor
by btm xxx.xxx.91.41
November 08, 2013
Did this provider leave you unattended for an extended period of time?
Yes, I was left alone too long
Does this provider always take that extra step to make you feel special?
Yes, I always enjoy my appointments
Does this provider ever overbook appointments here?
Sometimes, they should allow for more time in between appointments
Did this provider wear an obnoxious cologne?
No, they didn't wear any cologne
Is this provider's business conveniently located?
Yes, it is very conveniently located
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.84.246
October 21, 2013
Does this provider treat their staff well?
Very! I've never seen an employer treat their staff better
Did this provider rush your appointment?
No, I was able to ask as many questions as I wanted
Did you feel like this provider's office was understaffed?
Not at all, they had plenty of staff members to help me whenever I needed assistance
Is this business in a safe neighborhood?
Absolutely, It is the safest neighborhood around
Did this provider promise services he/she couldn't provide?
Not at all! They exceeded my expectations
by Renee xxx.xxx.31.161
July 22, 2013
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9715 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 221, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850