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Dr. Ashakiran Sunku, MD

Dr. Ashakiran Sunku, MD

Pediatric Neurology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Ashakiran Sunku, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Pueblo, CO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences in 1988. She is affiliated with Parkview Medical Center.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (48 reviews)

Practice

1600 N Grand Ave Ste 110 Pueblo, CO 81003

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Sunku specializes in the area of Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology. See board certifications
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Dr. Sunku's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sunku

2.6
48 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 star
31%
31%
4 star
8%
8%
3 star
2%
2%
2 star
8%
8%
1 star
50%
50%

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good with the doc... verry poor with the staff
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Apr 18, 2024
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Excellent service
Dr. Sunku was very professional, courteous and thorough. She explained everything about the EMG exam that she was administering. She provided timely transmission of exam results to my primary physician and neurologist. Office staff were friendly, helpful and professional. I highly recommend Dr. Sunku.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 27, 2023
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Very thorough at first appointment
short wait time, doctor very thorough-more than most headache doctors I've been to-ordered some times that I think other doctors should have done in the past. I leave a 4 star review as this was my first visit. I will come back later with another review.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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DAS – Oct 15, 2023
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Competent, Smart and Conscientious
Before I arrived for my appointment, I read some reviews that were less than complimentary of the doctor, so my office visit exceeded my expectations in every way. I found Dr. Sunku to be professional, smart and extremely conscientious. She listened carefully, took copious notes, asked great questions and gave me a very thorough examination. She spent almost an hour with me and her feedback was informative, insightful, and, I believed, very caring. I'm looking forward to seeing her again.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Glenda Jennings – Sep 30, 2023
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Terrible - from beginning to end
From the moment we walked in we were treated with rudeness and difference. The two women at the front desk were beyond rude. This was a reflection of the indifference that this doctor shows the patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Markie Davis – Apr 25, 2022
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My wife had a seizure about 40 years ago and has been taking seizure medication since then, with no further seizure activity. She would like to tapper and perhaps get off of her seizure medication. When she asked Dr. Sunku about that, her response was, "If you do not want to be compliant, I won't renew your prescription." All as she was walking out the door. My wife asked about her blood work (that Dr. Sunku ordered), but she kept walking and went out the door. I have been an RN for 27 years, mostly in SICU and she is an SLP for about the same amount of time. We have both seen a lot of things before, but never to this extent. On the previous visit she wanted a brain CT stating, your seizure could have been from a slow growing brain tumor. (Possibly, but for 40 years.?) She did have the CT done - result was all normal. Take a guess why she has not been back to see her. I would like to use my French, but, what a quack.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 05, 2021
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Dr Sunku is a joke. As a former paramedic I could do as much as her. My wife BSRN for 44 years Sunku is a joke. Referral, Referral Refferal. The staff is rude and a joke.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 09, 2020
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Was treated for a neurological condition or 2+ years. No improvement. Searched HealthGrades and found a specialist in seizures in Denver. On first visit, was told to immediately stop taking presctiption prescribed by Dr. Sunku. Traveling 2-hours each way is worth it!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Oct 22, 2019
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If I could rate a zero I would! DX’d with MS, she never ONCE in I’ve a year went over MRI’s w/ me. For my medication she told me to “look through the magazines in the waiting room and pick one”. I now travel from Trinidad CO to Denver for my treatment. I learned more in 15 minutes there than I did in a YEAR with her! My suggestion is-run like your life depends on it, it may!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Jeff Barry in Trinidad , CO – Jan 07, 2019
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The lady running the office is 100% RUDE!!!! Took me months to still no appt. They lost my referral twice, after I VERIFIED they had it twice. Then said they needed to get the referral to the Doc to review. Dunno why? Just said evaluate for ET??? Unreal. More than two months and they have lost my referral AGAIN. This is worse than the VA. A person could die waiting for this Doc
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Jim in Pueblo West, CO – Aug 28, 2018
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I found Dr. Sunku to be very thorough and professional. She ordered appropriate testing and consults with other doctors when necessary. I would definitely recommend her to my family and friends. Two family member are also seeing her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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PUEBLO WEST – Mar 19, 2018
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Rude & unprofessional office. Dr. Sunku was unable to understand my situation & ended my appointment. She is very rude. Please find another doctor. Don't waste your time trying to find parking only to be disappointed with your appointment. Will not return.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Pueblo, CO – Nov 07, 2017
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I have known Dr Sunku for 30 years. she has always been a very thorough and caring physician, with the patient's best interests as her goal. I have referred many patients to her over my career in Pueblo. I have seen her for medical issues myself, as has my wife. She has always thoroughly examined us, taken a good history, carefully reviewed xrays and lab tests, and always given us ample time for questions and her impressions. Pueblo is very fortunate to have her here!!!!!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Dana in Pueblo, CO – Nov 07, 2017
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Billing is extremely rude, I've been blamed for their mistakes, Dr. Sunku doesn't listen to me and is only interested in what my husband has to say... But only partially listens to him, and she could make a decision if her life depended on it. Very disappointed.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Pueblo, CO – Aug 03, 2017
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Rude staff. She always rushes you out of the office without a diagnosis. I can't believe this thing has a medical license!!go back to where you came from.!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Daniel in Pueblo co – Jun 05, 2017
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My mother saw Dr Sunku after having a stroke. After being realeased from a hospital in Loveland mom had to come stay with me. None of the doctors she saw in the hospital did anything to find out why she had her hemmoragic stroke. Dr. Sunku took the time to find out why and diagnosed her. My mom is 80 yrs old. She did a good job of explaining things to us. My mom is now fine and at home. I think Dr. Sunku cares and we apprciate everything she has done for my mom.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Elizabeth White in Rocky Ford, CO – Jan 10, 2017
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Dr. Sunku was through in her exam, acted quickly to do all tests and made time in her busy day to sit down with me to share results. she is competent, insightful, through and kind.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Rebecca in Colorado City, CO – Dec 16, 2016
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Office staff is apathetic and patient care is lacking. Dr. Sunku is always in a hurry and does not explain condition or treatment thoroughly. We never feel like she has any time to answer questions, and rushes you out of there.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 others found this helpful
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Rae in Pueblo, CO – Jun 14, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Ashakiran Sunku, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Pueblo, CO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences in 1988. She is affiliated with Parkview Medical Center.
  • Pediatric Neurology

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  • Kempegowda Institute Of Medical Sciences

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
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Locations

Practice

Ashakiran J. Sunku M.D. LLC1600 N Grand Ave Ste 110 Pueblo, CO 81003
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Practice

Parkview Medical Center400 W 16th St Pueblo, CO 81003
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Parkview Medical Center

    400 W 16th St
    Pueblo, CO 81003
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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