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Dr. Shailaja Behara, MD

Dr. Shailaja Behara, MD

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Shailaja Behara, MD is a gastroenterologist in Humble, TX. She is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest. She is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 3 Star Rating (48 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Behara specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
  • Quiet HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals

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Dr. Behara's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Behara

3.0

48 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
42%
42%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
42%
42%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 21, 2025
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Honest John – Apr 16, 2024
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
FED UP – Sep 28, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gene – Jul 20, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 02, 2022
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patrick Prein – Feb 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ruby – Sep 23, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Dec 14, 2019
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Faylene – Feb 08, 2019
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 15, 2018
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 26, 2018
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
SMSM in Humble, TX – May 15, 2018
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 12, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Houston, TX – Jun 28, 2017
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Manuel tinsley in Humble and x – Dec 15, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Karina in Humble tx – Nov 30, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
New Caney, TX – Nov 15, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Damon Campbell in New Caney, TX – Nov 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Behara takes pride in providing highly personalized comprehensive care of digestive diseases.

biography

Dr. Behara is one of the few female Gastroenterologists practicing general gastroenterology with a special interest in women's digestive health, colon cancer screening and nutrition. With over 22 years of practicing medicine, Dr. Behara is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology.
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai/new York University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2017
  • Montefiore Medical Center/albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2016
  • Montefiore Medical Center/albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2012
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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  • English

  • Gujarati

  • Hindi

  • Punjabi

  • Spanish

  • Telugu

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest

    710 Cypress Creek Pkwy
    Houston, TX 77090
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 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.

    77%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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