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Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD

Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD

Neurology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD is a neurologist in New Port Richey, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Bj Medical College in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Trinity Hospital and HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.1 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 2.1 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Shah is affiliated with HCA Florida Trinity Hospital Trinity, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurology.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Shah specializes in the area of Neurology. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalStroke Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Shah's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shah

2.1

25 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
20%
20%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
64%
64%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Mary – Mar 28, 2025
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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
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Steven – Dec 13, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Aug 14, 2024
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. We're...Read More
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
New patient, Dan P – Jul 22, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 19, 2023
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dianna – Nov 10, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
KAITLIN HOWARTH – Sep 12, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Not happy with this Dr – Mar 17, 2020
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dissatisfied and angry – Oct 03, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
15 people found this helpful
Helpful
Angela in New Port Richey FL – Apr 21, 2017
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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
15 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jt in hudson Fl – Nov 01, 2016
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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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Susan Bemme in New Port Richey, FL – Aug 23, 2016
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  • Neurology

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  • Howard University

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Howard University

    Residency Hospital
  • Va Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Bj Medical College

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
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  • English

  • Hindi

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital

    14000 Fivay Rd
    Hudson, FL 34667
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • HCA Florida Trinity Hospital

    9330 State Road 54
    Trinity, FL 34655
    Recipient of 37
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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