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Dr. Rani Athreya, MD

Dr. Rani Athreya, MD

Neurology*

Dr. Rani Athreya, MD is a neurologist in Springfield, MA. Dr. Athreya has extensive experience in Headache. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baystate Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Holyoke Medical Center Neurology & Sleep (Springfield)

2150 Main St Ste 110 Springfield, MA 01104
Telehealth available

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Dr. Athreya's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Athreya

2.8
27 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 star
30%
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4 star
19%
19%
3 star
0%
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2 star
4%
4%
1 star
48%
48%

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I would not recommend this provider, due to staff errors and professional indifference. High staff turnover. I waited months for insurance approval when it was the staff who never submitted the request (twice) and then failed to contact me when the insurance company approval came back, then scheduled me for a sleep study on the wrong night. The doctor took 2 months to sign-off on the sleep technologist's report. Any sleep disturbances other than apnea or narcolepsy are considered "normal" sleep.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
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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SPRINGFIELD, MA – Dec 02, 2018
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I have had nothing but great care at this facility! Both providers really make sure to listen to everything you have to say , as to where other facilities I've been a part of can be very dismissive. I would highly recommend to anyone
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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aking in SPRINGFIELD, MA – Aug 24, 2018
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Dr. Athreya and her Nurse Practitioner Kristie are wonderful. The staff are nice and very helpful, I feel like I am actually listened to when I am there instead of being just another number in their book. I would Highly recommend them to anyone.
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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Maria – Aug 24, 2018
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Waited over 40 mins to been seen! I finally just left.
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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Sarah Auclair in MA – Jun 27, 2018
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I would recommend Dr. Athreya to anyone. You never have to wait more than 5 minutes to be seen. She is a caring and professional doctor. I have lived with facial migraines and restless leg syndrome for over 20 years. My PC sent me to her and within 3 months, my facial pain is gone and it is so wonderful to not have any episodes of restless leg syndrome. It's like starting my life over again.
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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Michele Ciavola in East Longmeadow, MA – Mar 16, 2018
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As a new patient to her, I found her to be very nice, attentive and proactive with my health.
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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Mar 16, 2018
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Horrible horrible office ..do not go here..i could write an entire chapter on the incompetence and then some on this office but take it from me and my experience..find someone else..this doctor could care less about the treatment of her pts...
What went well
  • Wait times
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
5 others found this helpful
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Jan 13, 2018
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Never...run dont walk from this office...Dr is nice enough but this has to be the most incompetent office i have ever had the displeasure of dealing with...
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
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 06, 2018
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I have been with Dr. Athreya for several years. She treats my migraines and monitors a residual meningioma. Dr. A is very competent, patient, listens carefully to what my concerns are and works with me to remedy the situation. She has remained on top of my situation always working to ensure that I am pain free. Dr. A. takes whatever time I need, making me feel at ease and I'm always left confident my good health is her primary concern. I would highly recommend Dr. Athreya to family and friends.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Springfield, MA – May 07, 2017
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I see her for chronic migraines. When I called the office to make an appointment the staff was great and friendly. I thought I'm going to really like her because the staff was so friend.y and great. I was wrong. My previous neurologist had passed away, and I needed a neurologist to give me my Botox. I found her to be very cold, she keeps contradicting herself. Not impressed!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
7 others found this helpful
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Easthampton, MA – Jul 26, 2016
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1st time with neurologist ever. Met her told her my health issues she tells me its a common many people have it and have normal lives so she puts me on antidepressants and that I am just having trouble coping with life. Second visit after reviewing the information she wrote down in her laptop see looks at me and says without me saying anything that I must be in alot of pain based on all my health issues when 1 month prior treated me like I was wasting her time. More pills nothing of actual help.
What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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yk27 in springfield, MA – Jul 14, 2016
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Dr. Athreya is wonderful. However, I have left two messages in the past two weeks and no one has called me back. Obviously I have a neurological problem and it's regarding my medication. Why do they not think it's important when dealing with neurological medication.. Going on week three still waiting going to call again today......
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Palmer, MA – Jun 20, 2016
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Doctor Athreya listens, and considers the whole patient. Her concern for her patients is obvious, and she appears to be up-to-date. She is also conservative to her approach, and willing to try things other than pill popping, in an effort to assist patients have as good a quality of life as is possible.
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
7 others found this helpful
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Barbara S. in Longmeadow, MA – Jun 16, 2016
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Would recommend to family and friends
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
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Ken – Jan 22, 2016
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Dr. Rani Athreya, MD is a neurologist in Springfield, MA. Dr. Athreya has extensive experience in Headache. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baystate Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Neurology

  • Sleep Medicine

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  • Umass Memorial Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • State University Of New York

    Residency Hospital
  • Brookdale University Hospital Center

    Internship Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
Sleep Medicine
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Locations

Holyoke Medical Center Neurology & Sleep (Springfield)

Holyoke Medical Center Neurology & Sleep (Springfield)2150 Main St Ste 110 Springfield, MA 01104
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Holyoke Medical Center Neurology & Sleep (Chicopee)

Holyoke Medical Center Neurology & Sleep (Chicopee)260 New Ludlow Rd Chicopee, MA 01020
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cooley Dickinson Hospital

    30 Locust St
    Northampton, MA 01060
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    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

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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  • Mercy Medical Center

    271 Carew St
    Springfield, MA 01104

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Baystate Medical Center

    759 Chestnut St
    Springfield, MA 01199
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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