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Dr. Rita Malhotra, DO

Dr. Rita Malhotra, DO

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Rita Malhotra, DO is a general surgeon in Staten Island, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY in 1994. She is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

2131 Richmond Rd Staten Island, NY 10306

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Dr. Malhotra's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Malhotra

3.3
14 ratings, 10 with a written review
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I recommend Dr. Rita Malhotra. Kind listener.
Dr. Rita cares and makes sure you have her full attention to your complaint and your care. If something needs surgery she schedules without delay.
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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Margaret Walsh – Mar 15, 2025
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Very rude! I don't recommend Dr Rita Malhotra to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Kasia – Oct 13, 2023
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Amazing Dr. Personable and knowledgeable, all my concerns were addressed and after develop care plan that was easy to understand she quickly put my mind at ease.. Her receptionist Kristina is very helpful I really like the fact that she kept in touch with me up until I arrived at the office, ensuring I was prepared for my visit.. Thankyou !
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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Jessica S. – Jan 12, 2023
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Your in good hands
I can’t say enough about this Dr. And her staff, my visit was seamless from start to finish. Dr. Rita is very personable and knowledgeable.. all my concerns were addressed and I have already referred several friends because I was so satisfied with my visit !
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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Jessica Sosa – Jan 12, 2023
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I had a very unpleasant experience with this office. I needed a surgical clearance from the doctor and getting in touch with them or getting anything done was nearly impossible. The Doctor doesn’t get back to you within timely manners it takes a couple tries for anyone to get back to the patient. They fill out paper work wrong and don’t even know what a physical is. This office caused me a lot of stress !
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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M – May 20, 2022
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Dr. Malhotra is a phenomenal doctor. She is available at all times and I cant help but find the review on 10/25/20 a bit misleading. I can attest to being able to communicate with Dr. Malhotra even during peak hours of the night which is really encouraging and shows her devotion to patient care. I have personally recommended Dr. Malhotra to all my family members and have even trusted her to take care of my mother's health.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Oct 29, 2021
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Dr. Malhotra is was available to me via video chat at midnight on a Friday night while my local doctors were non responsive. It is comforting to know that professional medical care is only a call or text away when needed.
What went well
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Alan Schnoll – Oct 23, 2021
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Dr. Rita Malhotra, is like talking to a friend with a medical degree. It takes time for a Dr and patient to get to know each other. Dr. Rita Malhotra spends time doing her best to make you feel better. I highly recommend her and look forward to my appointments with her
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
6 others found this helpful
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Jaime Wells – Oct 21, 2021
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Extremely rude
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
11 others found this helpful
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May 24, 2021
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We reached out to this Doctor regarding about our father’s health. She was supposed to help us to get blood test results because of my father’s urgent condition. We waited two hours to get the blood work done, when we got in there, they will not accept the screen shot and the print out of the screen shot of the prescription of the lab work to be done. The lab told us that the doctor has to fax or call in to authorize the lab work. We called for hours, because we stayed and waited at the lab to see if we can get a hold of her. Many hours later, when we finally got a hold of her, we explained our situation that we waited for more than three hours and what the lab office told us to do. She was RELUCTANT to submit the prescription in a professional manner requested by the lab office and we lost valuable time to get the lab work for my father in a timely fashion. Then, when we complained to her to please do this for us because we don’t want to waste more valuable.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Oct 25, 2020
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Dr. Rita Malhotra, DO is a general surgeon in Staten Island, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY in 1994. She is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital.
  • General Surgery

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  • New York Institute Of Technology / Old Westbury

    Medical School, 1994
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Office2131 Richmond Rd Staten Island, NY 10306
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