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Dr. Santhosh Chakilam, MD

Dr. Santhosh Chakilam, MD

Internal Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Santhosh Chakilam, MD is an internist in Newton, NJ and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, India, 1997 in 2008. She is affiliated with Newton Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

175 High St Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 579-8321
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Dr. Chakilam is a patient favorite Internist

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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Chakilam specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
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Dr. Chakilam's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chakilam

4.8

27 ratings, 25 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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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
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Sathya Rajendran – Sep 21, 2024
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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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Apr 16, 2024
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 28, 2024
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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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Feb 24, 2024
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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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Jyothsna Ganta – Feb 23, 2024
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Jay rupera – Feb 19, 2024
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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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Ravee – Dec 17, 2023
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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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Nov 30, 2023
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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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Saif Siddiquie – Nov 23, 2023
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Nov 21, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Srini – Nov 15, 2023
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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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Nov 14, 2023
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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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LuisPerez – Nov 05, 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
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Anita – Oct 19, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 12, 2023
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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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Oct 11, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 10, 2023
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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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Chandan mishra – Oct 06, 2023
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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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Syed – Oct 05, 2023
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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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Suguna – Oct 02, 2023
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Dr. Santhosh Chakilam, MD is an internist in Newton, NJ and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, India, 1997 in 2008. She is affiliated with Newton Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Howard University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2016

  • Howard University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2013

  • M.g.r. Medical University, Chennai, India, 1997

    Medical School, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Patient Favorite Award

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    Locations

    Practice

    Newton Medical Center175 High St Newton, NJ 07860
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    Practice

    Parsippany Pharmacy1236 US Highway 46 Parsippany, NJ 07054
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Newton Medical Center

      175 High St
      Newton, NJ 07860
      Recipient of 14
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (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.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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