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Avinash Nagaraja Gururaja, MD
Optum Provider
Specialty
Family Medicine
Languages
English
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He takes his time and listens to my [omitted] about any concerns or questions. He has helped us when we could not get a hold of the cardiologist. Has helped refilling meds for the cardiologist that we could not contact and scheduled an appointment for us. Dr. Guruaja has always been very professional and helpful
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He‘s been my primary doctor for @ least [omitted] years. Over those years it‘s just fine,. My last appt with him was [omitted],routine check up by his assistant my weight, blood pressure, that was the time I requested a glucose meter referral to audiometry & dermatology. I did ask him again to refer me to a dermatologist. He said I don’t need to because it’s part of my aging. I suffered so much itch around my neck & blister on both arms. I didn’t not his comment @ that time, But as I was driving home, I realize why can he can not refer me to dermatologist when I made a request to him in person as my primary doctor. That’s when I need to call [omitted] for help, cuz i want to get better, just to see a dermatologist so that I can have the necessary medicines to ease my condition. I wasn’t able to sleep properly for waking up (3) times per night since the beginning of [omitted]. I have routine 4 months scheduled appt on [omitted] but he cancelled, I reschedule again in [omitted], he cancelled again & next appt will be [omitted] when he comes back, I Decline, i don’t think so! I spoke to front office I said I would like another doctor .i myself will not want to wait for that long months. I would rather see another doctor on duty who is available. Then I contact [omitted] to verify if I can talk to Gururaja in person & they gave me an appt on [omitted] @[omitted] pm. I was ready to drive to [omitted], when doc gruraja himself said I know you want to talk to me, we can just talk on the phone. He(doc) says I can see [omitted], but that was the same papers I got from their [omitted] dermatology front office that I can only see him (Me[omitted] [omitted]. I mention to doc that I called [omitted] & they email me the [omitted]ana network, I called office of Dr. Kristine Hirschfield in [omitted], but they need referral from my primary doc
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He gives the time neede with each patient. Listens to concerns.
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First doctor I’ve had in the past20 years who shows concern for my well being & makes time to answer my questions. Before Dr Gururaja I was with a doctor that I didn’t care for but stayed with. Her anyway.
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His patient knowledge and recommendations.
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Excellent doctor with everything
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He's a good Doctor but hard to keep an appointment with him ,having to reschedule due to facilities meeting
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I never give advice regarding health care to anyone ever. I find this question to be stupid and pointless.
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Dr G. is a caring & sympathic MD. I would recommend him to anyone. He is the best doctor I have had.
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He has a calm yet passionate professional disposition.
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very kind and professional
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one of the BEST doctors in the business
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He's a good doctor explains everything very nice to talk to
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Very polite and thorough. Could not be more pleased with Dr. G.
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Amazing doctor. Very easy to share a conversation about my health concerns. Communicates well and is professional
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Very professional and takes time to go over problems and find solutions
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Dr. G is very professional and really cares for his patient’s especially myself. He will take time to explain everything you need to know and how you will be able to improve. Medically of course.
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He has been my doctor for decades and he is excellent.
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Great doctor and he listens to what I have to say.
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Very happy with the service
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About Avinash Nagaraja Gururaja, MD
Avinash Gururaja, MD, is board certified in family medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri. He completed his internship and residency at the Family Practice Center at Northridge Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Gururaja describes himself as curious, fun-loving, and very persistent when tryin g to find answers and diagnoses for his patients. His own experience of undergoing surgery and recovering from a fractured femur in 2005 has given him more empathy for his patients. In his spare time, Dr. Gururaja enjoys playing basketball and singing karaoke. In addition to English, he has a basic understanding of Spanish and speaks fluent KannadaGender
Male
Board certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Licenses
CA, A78267
Network Name
OptumCare HealthCarePartners California
Hospital affiliations
Alterte Admit Arrangements
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Education
Medical School
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St. Louis University Health Sciences Center
Residency
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UCLA/Northridge Family Practice Program
Family Medicine
2001
Internship
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UCLA/Northridge Family Practice Program
2000
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