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Dr. Rao Gutta, MD

Dr. Rao Gutta, MD

Vascular Surgery*

Dr. Rao Gutta, MD is a vascular surgeon in Council Bluffs, IA. Dr. Gutta has extensive experience in Peripheral Vascular Procedures, Carotid Artery Disease or Carotid Endarterectomy, and Peripheral Vascular Disease. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy and CHI Health Immanuel. He is accepting new patients.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Methodist Physicians Clinic (1 Edmundson Place)

1 Edmundson Pl Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gutta specializes in the area of Vascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Gutta's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gutta

2.7
26 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 star
38%
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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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I like the straight forwardness
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 12, 2024
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Dr. Gutta saved my leg after a sports injury.
10 years ago I was hit in the knee in a softball tournament .It tore the artery behind my knee. He replaced it as part of a very hard surgery.Over the last 10 years he has worked to help me keep my leg.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mike Zimmerman – Aug 08, 2024
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Won’t go back to
Had bad legs my primary dr sent to him. But Gupta didn’t look high enough for blockage of blood getting to my legs and now I have permanent damage. Finally went to unmc dr and he found and fixed but so much damage done already. Very sad.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 03, 2024
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Dr Gutta explained everything and provided me with his recommendations for monitoring issues and asked if I concurred. I responded with an affirmative.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 07, 2024
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Stay away from Dr. GUTTA. TERRIBLE PRACTICES.
Dr. GUTTA has terrible communication skills. He performed surgery in my wife's groin. He next scheduled an Aortic Bypass heart surgery that he wanted to perform 2 days later which was scheduled without our consent. Did not give us time to get a second opinion. We left the hospital and moved to a better one where an alternate vascular surgeon did a more thorough diagnosis and concluded that this Aortic Bypass surgery was not necessary. It has been 12 months from this period as she is doing great. I am glad we did not go along with Dr. Gutta's advice. Dr. GUTTA has no sympathy or respect for this patients. He also compared my wife's diagnosis to a burning house. Is he also a carpenter? Is this the type of doctor you want treating you?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Sep 21, 2023
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Highly Recommend
Dr. Gutta saved my life twice. He performed surgery for a major bleed and the next day performed surgery for 2 blood clots. He is kind and is exceptional in his surgery skills.
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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Sheila Fogarty – Nov 02, 2022
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Dr. Gutta was a godsend after seeing multiple vascular specialists. He listened to my concerns and took the time to explain things in a way that made sense (not doctor speak). He even grabbed a marker and drew a diagram for me. Not only that, but he also took the time to confer with another doctor. I’m forever grateful to have found Dr. Gutta.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Hayley – Mar 17, 2021
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This doctor is really friendly but the quality of his work is rushed and unsatisfactory. His office staff are not helpful, they do not communicate with each other so every treatment and care decisions are delayed by days. I would not recommend this office or doctor for any care. The surgery was rushed and severe complications arises due to this inadequacy.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
4 others found this helpful
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Aug 27, 2020
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Worst doctor ever. If you have a death wish go to him
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
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Aug 21, 2019
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Dr. Gutta is very knowledgeable and experienced in his work. I was so impressed in the time that he took with my husband and I to explain what was going on with my health, and treatment options.
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
2 others found this helpful
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AK in Council Bluffs, IA – Jan 29, 2019
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He literally saved my life & did exactly what he described for the procedure. He has a dry, straight to the point humor that most would not get otherwise. His delivery of news is straight and to the point.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Watertown, NY – Aug 23, 2018
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Our experience with Dr Gutta was not good. This review is not based on hearing something we didn’t want to hear. He was arrogant and condescending. Dad repeatedly asked him to slow down so Dad could hear & understand him – the doctor slowed down for a few sentences & then he was off again. When asked what would happen if the aneurysm ruptured, he stated (in front of the patient - my 91 year old father) that Dad would die, but then, he’s 91 and we all die. I have no trust in this doctor.
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
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Feb 22, 2018
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Not impressive. Omaha needs more vascular surgeons, good ones!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Feb 17, 2018
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He explained everything had stents put in stomach when I left hospital I felt 100 % better and follow up he really explained everything would recommend highly
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
2 others found this helpful
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Jerrilyne in Omaha, NE – Nov 03, 2017
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I have nothing but contempt for Dr. Gutta. He has a terrible bedside manner, and I would never recommend that anyone go to see him. When my sister was in the hospital, it was the worst time for myself and my family, and Dr. Gutta seemed to relish the drama of giving us bad news. At a time when we were at our lowest and needed help and assurance, he instead was rude and inconsiderate, and somehow made us feel lower than we already felt. I beg you, find someone else, anyone else.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Kelly in Omaha, NE – Sep 13, 2017
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Three years since surgery , leg and foot are still swollen and experiencing constant pain in the foot with numbness in the leg.....look around
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Omaha, NE – Jul 29, 2017
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Dr. Gutta called my mothers case critical yet dragged his feet on reviewing the case with his colleagues. We also requested for him to send a referral out to another specialist in order for us to weigh our options. Gutta did not meet with his team or send out referrals for a "critical case". Now three months after he labeled my mother critical the office called to confirm the referral was sent today. Not to mention the referral was sent to a totally different hospital than what we requested.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Omaha, NE – Apr 06, 2017
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I felt very confident with him. He took time with me to answer questions and was never in a big hurry although I know he's extremely busy. Very nice Dr.
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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Shirley in Omaha, NE – Apr 06, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Rao Gutta, MD, a vascular surgeon with Methodist Physicians Clinic, was drawn toward vascular surgery because the variety of patients he&rsquos able to treat. \n &ldquoWe do operations to help people with their legs to increase their circulation....read more

biography

Rao Gutta, MD, a vascular surgeon with Methodist Physicians Clinic, was drawn toward vascular surgery because the variety of patients he&rsquos able to treat.\n&ldquoWe do operations to help people with their legs to increase their circulation....read more
  • Vascular Surgery

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  • University Of Ne Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
Vascular Surgery
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Locations

Methodist Physicians Clinic (1 Edmundson Place)

Methodist Physicians Clinic (1 Edmundson Place)1 Edmundson Pl Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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CHI Health Clinic Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery (Nicholas St.)

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • CHI Health Midlands

    11111 S 84th St
    Papillion, NE 68046

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs

    800 Mercy Dr
    Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (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.

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

    6% higher than the national average

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

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • CHI Health Lakeside

    16901 Lakeside Hills Ct
    Omaha, NE 68130
    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

    3% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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