Poola, Rama, MD, FACE, FACP

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Endocrinology, Diabetes

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Poola, Rama, MD, FACE, FACP

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Endocrinology, Diabetes

Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Half 4.7 RATINGS & COMMENTS

Education

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition Clinical Fellowship - St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center | New York City, NY
Internal Medicine Residency - Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center | La Crosse, WI
Medical Degree - Sri Venkateswara Medical College | Tirupathi, India

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Memberships

  • The Endocrine Society
  • American College of Physicians
  • American Association of Clinical Endocrinology

Patient Ratings & Comments

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.

Press Ganey Data Integrity Certified

Ratings from Patients

  • Shows concerns for your questions
    4.7 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Half (119)
  • Presented information about medications
    4.6 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Half (7)
  • Friendliness
    4.6 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Half (7)
  • Spoke using clear language
    4.5 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Half (7)
  • Explanation of problem/condition
    4.7 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Half (119)
  • Amount of time spent with you
    4.6 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Half (7)
  • Includes you in decisions
    4.7 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Half (117)
  • Confidence in your provider
    4.6 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Half (7)
  • Shares instructions for follow-up care
    4.6 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Half (6)
  • Recommended to others
    4.7 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Half (114)

Comments from Patients (19)

  • August 2020
    5.0 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full
    very good
  • August 2020
    5.0 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full
    I really like Dr Poola. She is attentive. Well informed. Nice. Concerned.....
  • August 2020
    5.0 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full
    Dr. Poola Team are great.
  • August 2020
    5.0 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full
    Dr. Poola is always wonderful. She never makes you feel she is rushed or not concerned with your needs. She explains everything in detail and listens to even the lengthiest of stories. She is always concerned with ALL of my health problems not just my diabetes. There are not enough good words to describe her.
  • August 2020
    5.0 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full
    Dr Poola is wonderful! She is knowledgeable and very caring. She always listens to my concerns
  • August 2020
    5.0 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full
    Dr. Poola has always shown a keen interest in my health.
  • July 2020
    5.0 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full
    Dr. Poola asked me how I would like to proceed. She made it very clear that if I don't lose weight and get my blood sugars under control within three months I would need to start insulin. She was very clear with me. She also was very encouraging to me. She used a lot of positive words that I needed to hear telling me that she knew I could do this. A lot of decision making about what foods to eat is setting my mind to making good choices. I know this. So, more than just the food I eat, I am working to control my mind about why I continue to eat badly and make some healthy choices. Not only was Dr. Poola encouraging, but the girl at the front desk also. When I said I need to come back in three months and that I needed to lose 15 pounds by then, she said "I've got faith in you! I know you can do it!". I have the best of the best, but it is up to me to make some very important changes! If they think I can...maybe....well, not maybe....but I know I can!
  • July 2020
    5.0 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full
    Dr. Poola was so kind and down to earth, but she was also very professional. I felt completely comfortable talking with her about my health issue. I prefer no medicine if it can be handled by diet and exercise and she agreed. I feel like we have a good plan to try to find out what's causing my problem, and am happy she wants to follow-up keep and be informed of my progress. Honestly, these days most doctors don't care so it is very refreshing to find one who does. I will definitely recommend Dr. Poola to anyone who might need her services.
  • July 2020
    5.0 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full
    she tell u what we need to do and that helps a lot thanks to her
  • June 2020
    5.0 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full
    I had to switch to Dr Poola because the endocrinologist I had at Springfield Clinic was rude and her staff was just plain mean. I am so glad I switched to HSHS, this team is so much better! keep up the good work!
  • June 2020
    3.44 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Empty Star Empty
    follow up will be the key with this provider. so far the prescription orders sent to the pharmacy were not coherent enough for them to dispense order. apparently the pharmacy is awaiting clarification from the doctor Rama Poola. furthermore when I went to the lab at a different location the lab orders did not indicate I needed a diabetes urine test as was discussed with Dr. R Poola.
  • June 2020
    3.75 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Half Star Empty
    she did make a comment about my weight that wasn't very nice. it was in the way she said it that made me feel like I was being judged.
  • June 2020
    5.0 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full
    Dr. Poola is very experienced in her field of endocrinology. Also a very pretty doctor.
  • May 2020
    5.0 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full
    I have been a patient with Joslin Diabetes Center for 24 years. I have always received the upmost care regarding my health conditions. When HSHS Medical Group took over this wonderful care continued. This is the first time I have seen Dr. Poola. I have liked the other doctors, but I plan to permanently change to Dr. Poola.
  • May 2020
    3.33 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Empty Star Empty
    This was my 1st visit with this provider. My opinion of her is only based on this visit.
  • April 2020
    5.0 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full
    Dr. Poola very much promotes and practices the concept that we are a "team" when it comes to my health care; In fact, she also readily includes my wife as part of our "team." I feel that Dr. Poola not only WELCOMES my thoughts and in-put on my health issues, but she really EXPECTS that involvement.
  • March 2020
    5.0 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full
    good
  • February 2020
    5.0 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full
    I love Dr Poola and would recommend her to friends and family.
  • December 2019
    5.0 Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full
    the Dr is very professional and easy to talk to
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