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Dr. Rock Navarkal, MD

Dr. Rock Navarkal, MD

Sports Medicine Pain Management*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Rock Navarkal, MD is a sports medicine pain management specialist in Denver, CO and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Platte Valley Medical Center and AdventHealth Parker. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 464 reviews 4 Star Rating (464 reviews)

Practice

650 S Cherry St Ste 1015 Denver, CO 80246
Telehealth available

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4.0
464 ratings, 13 with a written review
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VERY IMPRESSED!
Everyone starting with Melissa and Maria are WONDERFUL! Very kind and supportive and friendly! Dr. Rock was a definite 5 star and I would recommend him to anyone who needs a kind, knowledgeable, and caring Dr! He is the ONLY Pain Specialist who actually examined me and took the time to listen and understand my disease! Thanks to everyone in the office and especially Dr Rock!
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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Apr 23, 2025
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Rock is awesome
Telehealth
He does everything he can to make sure you are as comfortable as I can be.
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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Levi Evans – Oct 04, 2024
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I love going to see Dr.Rock he is one of the best!
I love going to see Dr.Rock!!!! He is one of the best Doctors I see, and I see a lot of doctors! Always an enjoyable visit,we talk about a lot of things besides all the pain I suffer from.
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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Sep 21, 2024
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From the moment he greets you until you leave you feel welcome. He's genuinely concerned about how you feel. He doesn't rush,he listens,he asks your opinion about your care....he's excellent. As is his office staff...
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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Robin Bakas – Aug 28, 2024
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Outstanding and Friendly Care
Dr. Rock gets right to the cause of an issue and then provides an excellent treatment plan. He is extremely knowledgeable and supportive in all aspects of treatment. The office staff are friendly, professional and highly competent. I have been in the office several times and I have always felt like they genuinely care about each and every patient.
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 other person found this helpful
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H. Gerald Hall – Aug 06, 2024
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Excellent professional
Dr Navarakal treats me with great respect and professionalism. He is skilled and compassionate.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Donald – Jul 30, 2024
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From the very 1st day Dr. Rock tuned into me describe the injuries that I have, and started to take care of me from that day in May 2021! He's an excellent Dr and his staff is amazing!
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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Dana – Jul 01, 2024
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Best Doctor for Back Pain!
When I came to Dr. Rock about a year ago, I had a fresh spinal stenosis/arthritis diagnosis that I did not know what to do about. I was in such severe pain that some mornings, I would wake up unable to move. When I went to seek out Dr. Rock, I was desperate, but I didn't want to have to resort to injections. I eventually had to quit my job due to the pain it caused me, and I was losing faith that things would get better. With the combination of finding a new job, the right physical therapist, and medication, I am now happy to say that I am able to function as a member of society again! I no longer have to use opioids to control my pain, and I feel like a new person. I would 100% recommend him to anyone experiencing back pain!
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
2 others found this helpful
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Rachel – Jan 12, 2024
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A Caring Doctor above the rest who will listen to your issues evaluate them and work with you on the treatment that works together. Sometimes you may need physical therapy or Medicinal help possibly both either way he will see to it that you benefit from treatment. He still has the caring approach of how doctors used to treat patients.
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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Sep 22, 2023
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Best Dr. Ever.. would recommend anyone to him, !
I like to visit because they're quick in and out I've never had to wait longer than 10 minutes in his office trust his medical opinion very much.
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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Jul 20, 2023
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2 months ago I’ve been a patient of Dr. Rocks for about 3 years. On top of being very knowledgeable in the treatment of an old injury that flares up from time to time, he is a great human being that genuinely cares about his patients lives and their well being. Mea and Casey are always friendly, offer great customer service and have always gone above and beyond to help whenever I have needed anything from them. I consider myself very fortunate to have found DR. Rocks office.
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
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Jun 01, 2021
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In this day-and-age, it is difficult to find a good pain management doctor. Happy to have found Rocky Mountain Spine and Sports Medicine. Dr. Rock listens, is caring, and offers actual solutions to manage my chronic pain. The staff at RMSSM is also very good. Pleasant to to deal with and non-judgemental. Thanks again Dr. Rock!
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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Tom in Denver, CO – Oct 27, 2018
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I was recommended to see Dr. Navarkal by one of the doctors at Spine Institute and been treated here for a month. Great office, friendly and helpful staff. Will continue seeing this doctor til hopefully get my surgery done next year.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Julia in Highlands Ranch – Dec 19, 2015
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Dr. Rock Navarkal, MD is a sports medicine pain management specialist in Denver, CO and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated...read more
  • Sports Medicine Pain Management

  • Sports Medicine

  • Sports Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Sports Physical Therapy

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  • University Of Nebraska Medical Center College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Rocky Mountain Spine & Sports Medicine Associates LLC650 S Cherry St Ste 1015 Denver, CO 80246
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