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Dr. Rachana Palnitkar, MD

Dr. Rachana Palnitkar, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Rachana Palnitkar, MD is an infectious disease internist in Los Gatos, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BOMBAY / TOPIWALA NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2001. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Good Samaritan Hospital and Sequoia Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (9 reviews)

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14901 National Ave Ste 202 Los Gatos, CA 95032

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Dr. Palnitkar's Reviews

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3.7
9 ratings, 6 with a written review
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KNOWS HE MEDICINES
She treated my lymphedema infections with her expertise and I no longer have to go to the hospital..... She prescribed a treatment plan and it has worked so far for several years........ before this I would have to rush to the hospital for IV'S before SEPSIS could set in..... I had SEPSIS 7 times before she helped me.........Wonderful caring doctor.
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
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ROSE – Dec 21, 2022
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I'm still alive, and that may be because of dr. Palnitkar intervention while I was in the ICU at Good Sam. I find her very knowledgeable, and most importantly, decisive in making decisions. It comes naturally to her, and her decisions were all correct up to this point. I also find her honest which is kind of rare with doctors, she'll tell you the truth, good or bad, and works hard to find a solution to repair the damage.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jerzy C. – Aug 23, 2021
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Doctor Palnitkar savem my life. Literally. I practically died due to the mistake of the ER doctor and she was called in to see if there was anything that could be done. Brilliant medical mind did not hesitate to try everything possible and here I am...writing a review...obviously live and well. She was visiting me every day throughout my stay in the hospital (10+ days) and never wanted to get rid of me and send me home ASAP, a known MO for so many doctors. I am forever grateful to this wonderful lady and the true meaning of being a doctor.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 09, 2021
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Dr. Palnitkar is fantastic. Extremely dedicated to figuring out the absolute best course of treatment, in my case for an uncommon type of staph infection. When the pharmacy couldn't fill my prescription she personally called them at 8pm to straighten things out.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Dave Z in San Jose, CA – Jan 31, 2017
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She does not talk at all and when she does it's to get you to pull the plug on your family member. How does she sleep at night? Most of all I do not think she is even on the same page as the team treating our patient in the ICU. Horrible doctor. Just do your job.
What went well
  • 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
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Chang in San Jose, CA – Oct 22, 2016
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Brilliant, caring and personable!!!
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
3 others found this helpful
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William in Morgan Hill, CA – Oct 06, 2016
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Dr. Rachana Palnitkar, MD is an infectious disease internist in Los Gatos, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BOMBAY / TOPIWALA NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2001. She is affiliated with...read more

  • Infectious Disease Medicine

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  • University Of Bombay / Topiwala National Medical College

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Infectious Disease
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Rachana Palnitkar MD Inc14901 National Ave Ste 202 Los Gatos, CA 95032
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(408) 374-5340
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