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Dr. Usha Varma, MD

Dr. Usha Varma, MD

Family Medicine*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Usha Varma, MD is a family medicine physician in San Gabriel, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF RAJASTHAN / DR. S.N. MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1967. She is affiliated with San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

1.3 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 1.3 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

416 W Las Tunas Dr Ste 201 San Gabriel, CA 91776
Telehealth available

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Dr. Varma's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Varma

1.3
16 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Erica is horrible at her job
The doctor is great but the unprofessional staff that is behind the desk is horrible. They charge 45 dollars for completing paperwork such as for FMLA, than charge 25 dollars for no show fees. They will hold your paperwork hostage untill you pay it. Stay away there are much better options close by.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 25, 2022
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This is a review of the entire doctor's office: I've been to this office several times in the last few years, and have NEVER seen the actual Doctor, only nurse practitioners... hard to get an appointment and front desk person has very bad attitude, never willing to help. refer to wrong doctor and waiting for more than 4 months and still did not get referral.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 04, 2021
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This is a review of the entire doctor's office: I've been to this office several times in the last few years, and have NEVER seen the actual Doctor, only nurse practitioners... the last time I went, they tried to add me as a new patient even though I had been to the office many times. You'd think that if you have a patient with possible signs of an autoimmune disease they'd take more care and look into who is visiting before sending them to a room. I understand you can't remember everyone, but that's what records are for. It makes me feel like they don't really care or know what they're doing. They also charge for phone calls no matter how short. Also, they say they'll send referrals... I've been waiting almost 6 weeks and haven't heard a thing. I haven't reached out just to see if they'll actually send them. I don't plan to return and I've started looking into other doctors. My suggestion is you do the same. I'm only giving two stars because one of the nurse practitioners is nice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Apr 07, 2021
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Sorry, of this review, but this Dr is down to less than 1 star in my opinion,she won’t even answer 1 call, does not return call when I just ask to have labs done to see why I have chest pain, does not offer email contact per her receptionist Don’t go to this Dr you are jeopardizing your health! I’m a healthcare worker too, I will at least talk to my pt over the phone even at my busiest
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Dec 19, 2020
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This doctor is very unprofessional and she takes advantage of elderly patients. Her office staff is also very ride to my mother (she is a senior citizen). This has been going on for a really long time. Please do not go here.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 10, 2020
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It's just a rip off! The doctor doesn't tell you anything about what to eat during your problems and dont examine you properly!!
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
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Kevin in El Monte – Feb 24, 2018
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Very poor communication between doctor and staff. Staff seems more knowledgeable than doctor. Doctor does not return phone calls and does not call when your lab work comes back abnormal. I waited a month after my blood draw and never heard from her. I had to go in person just to get her to read them. Basically she does not want to 'treat' patients, just get paid for seeing them. She also ignores urgent medical situations, i.e. seizures by refusing to return calls or make proper referrals.
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
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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leslie in San Gabriel, CA – Dec 28, 2015
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I am proud to be part of the Optum family of primary care doctors, specialists, and care teams focused on providing care for people ages 65+. At Optum, my team and I help you reach your personal health goals. We focus on your total well-being while...read more

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416 W. Las Tunas Dr. #201 San Gabriel CA 91776 as of Nov. 2018. 
  • Family Medicine

  • Pediatrics

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  • University Of Rajasthan / Dr. S.n. Medical College

    Medical School, 1967
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Locations

Practice

Cheng' S Medical Center-Prc416 W Las Tunas Dr Ste 201 San Gabriel, CA 91776
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • San Gabriel Valley Medical Center

    438 W Las Tunas Dr
    San Gabriel, CA 91776

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

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