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Dr. Helda Barakat, MD

Dr. Helda Barakat, MD

Internal Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Helda Barakat, MD is an internist in Valparaiso, IN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from SADDAM COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 2003. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Mary Medical Center and Franciscan Health Crown Point. She is accepting new patients.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

2505 Calumet Ave Valparaiso, IN 46383

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Barakat specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Barakat's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Barakat

2.8
9 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
33%
33%
4 star
11%
11%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
11%
11%
1 star
44%
44%

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My mom has been seeing her a long time
My mom really likes her.
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
  • Office environment
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Feb 09, 2025
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Greatess Doctor ever !!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • 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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Michael G Benedetti – May 24, 2021
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Dr. Barakat took a great deal of time with me during my recent appointment and really listened to everything that I needed addressed. She acted swiftly and getting me the additional testing that I require and I really do appreciate this! I am glad that I have found a physician that cares and, although I was hesitant to go to the doctor, my visit was reassuring.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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TJW – Feb 27, 2020
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This doctor is a quack. Constant problems with getting appointments set and getting prescriptions filled.. If you said you had a problem and she didn't want to acknowledge it she would tell you it was all in your head.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
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
2 others found this helpful
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Roswell – Jan 01, 2018
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Waited over a month to be scheduled. Waited 75minutes at the appointment to be seen. Dr. Barakat went over all my previous medications w/ me at appointment, in person, then I receive a call, one week later, from her office saying she can't refill all my previous meds because she has questions . No one can tell me what the questions are, and no one can tell me why she did not ask those questions at the appointment when she went over each and every med w/ me in person. They did not offer apology.
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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G. Moore in Roswell, NM – May 03, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Helda Barakat, MD is an internist in Valparaiso, IN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from SADDAM COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 2003. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Mary Medical Center and Franciscan Health Crown Point. She is accepting new patients.
  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Saddam College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • English

  • Arabic

Locations

Practice

Northwest Medical Group-Primary Care-Valparaiso-2505 Calumet Avenue2505 Calumet Ave Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave
    Hobart, IN 46342
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    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.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

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

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Franciscan Health Crown Point

    12750 Saint Francis Dr
    Crown Point, IN 46307
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Franciscan Health Rensselaer

    1104 E Grace St
    Rensselaer, IN 47978

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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