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Dr. Savitha Nukal, MD

Dr. Savitha Nukal, MD

Internal Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Savitha Nukal, MD is an internist in San Luis Obispo, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Osmania Medical College in 1992. She is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center. She is not accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Locations

Aerovista Health Center

Aerovista Health Center895 Aerovista Pl Ste 103 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Nukal specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Nukal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nukal

3.7
32 ratings, 25 with a written review
5 star
59%
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4 star
9%
9%
3 star
3%
3%
2 star
0%
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1 star
28%
28%

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Quality Personalized Healthcare
My experience with Dr Nukal was excellent. Dr Nukal is thorough and focused on my personal healthcare needs. She consistently fulfills all of healthcare needs. She is the best!
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jan 11, 2025
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Dr. Nukal is more interested in recording data for billing purposes than in patient care.
What went well
  • 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
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madawayne – Nov 22, 2024
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Dr Nukal has always been available when I needed to see her. She takes her time and does a thorough job with each appointment.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Therese Kersten – Apr 20, 2024
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Dr.Nukal IS THE BEST but DONT COME HERE
Dr.Nukal is THE BEST DR EVER!!! She never rushes anything and it very thorough and kind. However, do yourself a favor and DO NOT COME WASTE YOUR TIME HERE. I was in a lot of pain and had to wait 7 months for an appt. after calling every day to check if they had a cancellation i was able to see her after 6 months. After getting some test It took months for me to get my results and constantly had to keep calling for updates. After a couple of months they scheduled another 4 month appt to talk abt my results. WAIST OF TIME. This offfice would be much better if she stopped accepting patients they can’t handle. Very sad since I liked her very much.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 21, 2023
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Excellent doctor
Dr. Nukal takes the extra step for her patients. In a couple of instances she saw me quickly and resolved my concerns effectively. She also was willing to “double book” my appointment to meet a tight deadline.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
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Aug 22, 2022
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She takes the time to get to know you. She very thorough and professional as well as friendly and welcoming.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Elaine Hortillosa – Jul 18, 2022
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Incredibl! I've never had a doctor that took the time to get to know me like Dr. Nukal did at my first appointment. While I was there, she made me feel like I was the most important patient she had!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Gary Rossi – Nov 29, 2021
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Dr. Nukal is now my primary care doctor. She is thorough; covers all the bases and keeps all my records together. She is my repository for all my labs and pathology reports.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Tommie Coke – Nov 11, 2021
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I never saw Doctor Nukal in 3 visits. I found her staff horrible. They apparently keep her gate and that's it. Watch your information. Most of mine is inaccurate or fictional as recorded by the PA.
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sep 18, 2021
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I have been seeing Dr. Nukal for several years. She consistently will go the extra step to make sure you are well. This time rather than telling me I needed to deal with my specialist she picked up the phone and talked to a specialist and ensured I got the medications I needed. With that one simple, short call she accomplished more than I ever could have and saved me a sure trip to the emergency room. It is this constant concern for her patients well being that I treasure. I am very lucky to have her as my Doctor.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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H. Yelton – Aug 07, 2021
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Dr. Nukal is a good, conscientious, thorough physician! She gave me a complete health check and took the time to call me back with the lab results. I’m just sorry that she is unwilling to prescribe my regular medications, so I will be looking to establish with another provider.
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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Richard L., Grover Beach, CA – Aug 08, 2020
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She has helped me out with numerous ailments and doesn't shy away from sending me to a specialist when needed. I used her as my main doctor when my husband was critically ill and passed away, and although she was not his doctor she helped me get through a lot to this very difficult time.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Gail Perez – Jan 22, 2020
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Dr Nukal is a Awesome Doctor, who is very kind and compassionate . She has taken good care of me .
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
2 others found this helpful
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Duane in Los osos, CA – Jun 27, 2019
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I’m going to have my husband see Dr. Nukal. I was very impressed with the effort Dr. Nukal made to understand me, my medical history, and my current concerns. She was lovely. I look forward to seeing her in 2 months for my follow-up.
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
4 others found this helpful
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M. Thompson in Arroyo Grande , CA – Dec 08, 2018
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Wonderful doctor.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Marcia in San Luis Obispo , CA – Nov 03, 2018
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Dr. Nukal is both my husband and my primary care physician for the passed 4 years. We are grateful to have found a Dr. who is thorough and also really listens to what you have to say. I did read how she dictates everything, however more often than not Dr.’s are told something and they forget or never note it. I would gladly give her extra time to do this. I had to have an MRI done and was very worried she called me 2 hrs after my MRI to personally let me know everything was fine.
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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Vanessa in Arroyo Grande, CA – Oct 23, 2018
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Did not have a good bedside manner. Spent most of the appointment trying to dictate my symptoms into the electronic file. About the least personal connection I have ever experienced with a doctor.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Oct 12, 2018
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Dr Nukal was recommend to us after the GP was not helping my wife she has few different problems and they only give you 15 minutes and will only help with one or two problems per visit, and with my wife that's just doesn't work. We asked the hospital to recommend someone that mite help us they told us to check with Dr. Nukal. The first visit was like we where sent to a angel she spent 1hr and 20 minutes with us after telling us she could not take us full time. She is now our GP and is fantast
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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Nancy Jundt in San Luis Obispo, CA – Jul 11, 2018
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Dr. Nukal was my doctor until she left the area. I was unsuccessful in finding a doctor as devoted and caring as doctor Nukal. I had some very bad experiences in the search for a new doctor.I found out that Dr. Nukal returned to the area. I was ecstatic and made an appointment. She remembered me and I was so happy to see her. Dr. Nukal listened, asked questions and helped me. She is kind, caring and thorough. I feel very fortunate to be her patient again. I am so glad she returned to the Central
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Frances in Los Osos – Apr 11, 2018
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A very kind and caring doctor. She is my primary care MD. Familiarizes herself with your medical history so she will be able to provide coordinated care. Takes a real interest in her patient.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 11, 2018
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Dr. Savitha Nukal, MD is an internist in San Luis Obispo, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Osmania Medical College in 1992. She is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center. She is not accepting new patients.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Maryland Gen Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Osmania Medical College

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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  • Hindi

Affiliated Hospitals

  • French Hospital Medical Center

    1911 Johnson Ave
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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