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Dr. Rakhee Shah, MD

Dr. Rakhee Shah, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Rakhee Shah, MD is a general surgeon in Arcata, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from GUJARAT UNIVERSITY / N.H.L. MUNICIPAL MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1991. She is affiliated with Mad River Community Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 5 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

3800 Janes Rd Arcata, CA 95521

Make an Appointment

(707) 822-2279

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Shah specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Shah's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shah

5.0

10 ratings, 4 with a written review
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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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Raj Singh – Oct 12, 2023
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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
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Khoi Nguyen in Dublin, CA – Aug 17, 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
2 people found this helpful
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CARMEN THURNER in Pleasanton – Jun 24, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Frank Hugus in Danville, CA – May 20, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Rakhee Shah, MD is a general surgeon in Arcata, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from GUJARAT UNIVERSITY / N.H.L. MUNICIPAL MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1991. She is affiliated with Mad River Community Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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

  • Gujarat University / N.h.l. Municipal Medical College

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Mad River Community Hospital3800 Janes Rd Arcata, CA 95521
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Rakhee N. Shah MD A Medical Corporation5575 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 270 Pleasanton, CA 94588
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mad River Community Hospital

    3800 Janes Rd
    Arcata, CA 95521

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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