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Dr. Rita Saldanha, MD

Dr. Rita Saldanha, MD

Internal Medicine*

Dr. Rita Saldanha, MD is an internist in Hazel Crest, IL. She is affiliated with medical facilities Advocate Trinity Hospital and Riverside Medical Center. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

1.4 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 1.4 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

17680 Kedzie Ave Ste 201 Hazel Crest, IL 60429
Telehealth available

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Dr. Saldanha's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Saldanha

1.4
14 ratings, 8 with a written review
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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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Excellent health care
Friendly professional staff. Convient location, equiped for varies test like blood draw, eKG and Echo, Vaginal exams and a host of patience needs.
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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P. Whitcomb – Jan 22, 2025
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All around horrible experience time after time. Just like the rest of the reviews, I too only met the lady a couple of times and she is extremely unprofessional. The other times her assistant, who seems to be very uneducated, had to call Dr. Saldanha everytime she has a question. I’ve never seen anything like it in my life. She suggested that I look for another doctor as well, and I absolutely will.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
5 others found this helpful
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Jul 22, 2020
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The most AWFUL excuse for a Dr. after being there for 5 yrs I met her 1 she was more concerned about doing non medical business: ie her daughters closing on her home than her patients. When I expressed my concern she said for me to go find another Doctor. So I have . If you are concerned about your health DO NOT GO TO Dr Saldanha. Staff was very good and always made excuses for her
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Feb 15, 2019
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Spent over 4 hours in the office, and about 10 minutes of that was with the MD. Didn't ask if I had any questions. Entered orders in computer for labwork, got to the lab, they had no orders. Entered orders for other things, never told me how to obtain or schedule appointments for these. FIND A DIFFERENT 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
10 others found this helpful
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Oak Forest, IL – Mar 29, 2017
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I've been going to Dr. Saldanha's office for nearly a year. She's the worst primary physician I've ever had. Well, I haven't even met her. I've only seen her physician assistants because apparently she's never in the office. I just use Dr. Saldanha's office to obtain referrals anyway. She referred me to a HORRIBLE doctor once. He diagnosed me incorrectly. Glad i got a second opinion. Her staff is hot & cold. Sometime they're helpful and other times they're rude & less than helpful. Go elsewhere
What went well
  • Office environment
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
14 others found this helpful
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bbt in Chicago, IL – Oct 26, 2016
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Never saw Dr. Saldanha. Requested lab work & was given a copy of another patient's medical info. I asked to see Dr. Saldanha specifically but the physician assistant always showed up. Physician assistant made my illness worse. She told me to eat dairy products to help with gastritis. Later I was rushed to urgent care in severe pain. Urgent care doctor said dairy was the worse thing I could eat for gastritis and it was why I was in so much pain. I'm reporting her to IDPR! HORRIBLE DR & STAFF!!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
14 others found this helpful
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Pamella in IL – Oct 13, 2016
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If I could give less than one star I would. I don't understand how this Dr. still has a license. She was very unprofessional. I waited for over five hours to have her see me. Once she was in the room with me, it seem like she didn't even care about what I had to say. There was no bedside etiquette. She had the nerve to take a personal call on her cell while in the room with me speaking in her native language. Save your money and time and find another doctor who cares.
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
16 others found this helpful
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Steven S. in Chicago, IL – Jun 29, 2016
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The staff had no concern, not even a polite smile, for any of the patients waiting 4+ hours in the waiting room regardless of scheduled appointments. The staff was rude and cold. An assistant went into the waiting room comparing two other patients medical info to explain wait, breaching HIPAA. It was dirty. Unprofesional. I left without being seen after 4 hours. I will be requesting a new Primary through my insurance. Do not waste your time, money, privacy, and well being on this incompetence.
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
24 others found this helpful
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LJ in Oak Forest, IL – Jan 20, 2016
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Dr. Rita Saldanha, MD is an internist in Hazel Crest, IL. She is affiliated with medical facilities Advocate Trinity Hospital and Riverside Medical Center. She is accepting telehealth appointments.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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  • English

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Prakash G Sane MD SC17680 Kedzie Ave Ste 201 Hazel Crest, IL 60429
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Practice

S Pongched MD LTD11416 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60628
2

Practice

Office17680 Kedzie Ave Ste 2200 Hazel Crest, IL 60429
3

Practice

Greater Chicago Medical Group S.C.8700 S Dante Ave Chicago, IL 60619
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Riverside Medical Center

    350 N Wall St
    Kankakee, IL 60901
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Advocate Trinity Hospital

    2320 E 93rd St
    Chicago, IL 60617
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    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 doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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