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Dr. Krishna Topalli, MD

Dr. Krishna Topalli, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Krishna Topalli, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Norfolk, VA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal University in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sentara Careplex Hospital and Bon Secours-Southampton Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 76 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (76 reviews)

Practice

721 Fairfax Ave Ste 300 Norfolk, VA 23507

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Topalli specializes in the area of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Topalli's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Topalli

3.9

76 ratings, 27 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 30, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
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3 people found this helpful
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Tori Hollingsworth – Jul 15, 2022
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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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 02, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Shaunesta – Dec 16, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Avoid This Quack, he’s Horrible – Nov 25, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Stephanie – Aug 28, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nigella kendrick – Aug 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Robin McGuffin – Dec 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Charles Cash – Nov 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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R. Warren – Nov 04, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Rob T – Oct 25, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 28, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Liz Stewart – Nov 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Unhappy Former Patient in Chesapeake, VA – Jul 07, 2018
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What went well
  • 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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Jina Cannon in CHESAPEAKE, VA – Mar 15, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Camden – Nov 28, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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kelliejo35 in Chesapeake, VA – Aug 10, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
linda in Chesapeake, VA – Jun 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Betty in Moyock NC – Jan 11, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

We provide compassionate and detailed patient care in our pleasant new office. Our approach to pain relief includes the use of state of the art interventional techniques, rehabilitative methods and the judicious use of medications to minimize opioid...read more
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Georgia Pain Physicians Pain Managment

    Fellowship Hospital, 2009
  • University Of North Carolina Hospitals

    Residency Hospital, 2004
  • Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal University

    Medical School, 1994
  • Andhra University

    Undergraduate School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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  • English

  • Hindi

  • Spinal Cord Stimulation as a new advanced treatment option for Chronic pain syndromes like Post laminectomy syndrome and Neuropathic pain syndrome., 2010

  • Press Gainey Survey, 2002

Locations

Practice

Office721 Fairfax Ave Ste 300 Norfolk, VA 23507
1

Practice

Urology of Virginia PC676 Battlefield Blvd N Ste B Chesapeake, VA 23320
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

    2025 Glenn Mitchell Dr
    Virginia Beach, VA 23456
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr
    Norfolk, VA 23507
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd
    Norfolk, VA 23502
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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