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Dr. Swathanthra Melekote, MD

Dr. Swathanthra Melekote, MD

Pediatrics*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Swathanthra Melekote, MD is a pediatrician in Tolland, CT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Bangalore Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Connecticut Children's Medical Center-Hartford and Day Kimball Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Practice

231 Merrow Rd Tolland, CT 06084
Telehealth available
(860) 875-9856

Care Philosophy

"As a physician, I are committed to providing caring excellent pediatric medical care to your newborn through young adult. With your help as parents, my goal is to help your child reach his or her full potential both ph..."

- Dr. Swathanthra Melekote, MD

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Melekote specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Melekote's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Melekote

3.7

43 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
5%
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1 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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Bia – Apr 26, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Columbia, MO – Aug 12, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Riley's Mom in East Hartford, CT – Mar 03, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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SmjOrtiz80 in East Hartford, CT – Jan 03, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Atlanta, GA – Dec 12, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Oct 22, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
10 people found this helpful
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Manchester, CT – Aug 03, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As a physician, I are committed to providing caring excellent pediatric medical care to your newborn through young adult. With your help as parents, my goal is to help your child reach his or her full potential both physically and mentally.

biography

Dr Swathanthra Kumar Melekote, MD, FAAP:Swathanthra Kumar Melekote is a board certified pediatrician. He completed his pediatric residency at New York Methodist Hospital Brooklyn, New York. He was an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Uconn Medical...read more

  • Pediatrics

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  • Bangalore Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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  • Kannada

  • Tamil

  • Turkish

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Locations

Practice

Office231 Merrow Rd Tolland, CT 06084
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Connecticut Children's Medical Center-Hartford

    282 Washington St
    Hartford, CT 06106

  • Day Kimball Hospital

    320 Pomfret St
    Putnam, CT 06260

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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