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Dr. Rakesh Hegde, MD

Dr. Rakesh Hegde, MD

Colorectal Surgery*

Dr. Rakesh Hegde, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Springfield, MO. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cox Medical Center Branson and Cox Medical Center South. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (9 reviews)

CoxHealth - Colorectal Surgery

1001 E Primrose St Springfield, MO 65807

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(417) 875-3143

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Hegde specializes in the areas of Colon & Rectal Surgery & General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Hegde's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hegde

3.2

9 ratings, 7 with a written review
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56%
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4 Star
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1 Star
44%
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Pauline Xu – May 22, 2024
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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
Helpful
PAgarwal – May 19, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
springfield resident – Apr 18, 2024
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jim Vandevender – Feb 26, 2024
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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
Helpful
May 06, 2023
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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
Helpful
Sep 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Evelyn Brattin in Exeter, MO – Jul 07, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Rakesh Hegde, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Springfield, MO. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cox Medical Center Branson and Cox Medical Center South. He is accepting new patients.

  • Colorectal Surgery

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  • Kasturba Medical College Of Mangalore (kmc)

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery®
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Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

CoxHealth - Colorectal Surgery

CoxHealth - Colorectal Surgery1001 E Primrose St Springfield, MO 65807
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cox Medical Center South

    3801 S National Ave
    Springfield, MO 65807
    Recipient of 3
    hospital 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

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Cox Medical Center Branson

    525 Branson Landing Blvd
    Branson, MO 65616

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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