Dr. Amitabh Hajela, MD | GLEN RIDGE, NJ | Nephrologist

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Dr. Hajela graduated from the St Georges University School of Medicine in 1999. He works in GLEN RIDGE, NJ and specializes in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Hajela is affiliated with Saint Clares Behavioral Health Boonton.

4.8

100 Ratings
27 years of experience
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Suny Health Science Center At Brooklyn
16 written reviews
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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4.8

100 Ratings with 16 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 6 Minutes

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Excellent, intelligent, and caring doctor with a beautiful smile

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July 7th, 2016

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Really kind and understanding

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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December 25th, 2015

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Has excellent medical knowledge and does not rush his appointments. ð???

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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November 22nd, 2015

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Dr. Hajela is knowledgeable, thorough, extremely good at what he does, and a very kind and caring doctor as well. I have seen him a few years now, and he has been a lifesaver (literally). He follows up on every test he orders. He is remarkably accessible for a specialist. Anybody would be lucky to have him as their doctor. I have been very grateful for his skill and expertise through the years.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 2nd, 2015

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Dr hajela is an amazing doctor. He never rushes his appointments and never leaves any information hanging. He knows medicine really well and I would not go to any other nephrologist.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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August 2nd, 2015

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My experience with Dr Hajela was a positive and rewarding one. He is warm, friendly and knowledgable in his field of medicine. There was an great amount of education and encouragement given and the office staff is courteous and efficient.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 27th, 2015

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Dr. Hajela has excellent medical knowledge. He thoroughly examines my health and consistently tries to improve it. He is a life saver. I would recommend him to anyone.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 27th, 2015

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It is very professional and timely. The doctor and staff take their time with you to make sure you understand and to answer any questions.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 25th, 2015

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Dr. Hajela is very thorough. He went through the information provided by my primary care doctor and explained step by step where I was health wise. He answered all my questions and reassured me that there are many ways to treat my problem. Above all he is very understanding and caring.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 18th, 2015

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He has a great bedside manner and truly cares about his patients

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 18th, 2015

Dr. Amitabh Hajela

397 RIDGEWOOD AVEGLEN RIDGE, NJ 07028


Dr. Amitabh Hajela, MD	Dr. Ali G Gharavi, MD	Dr. Dinesh Kannabhiran, MD	Dr. Eric C Siddall, MD
Nephrology	Nephrology	Nephrology	Nephrology
			Accepts New Patients
4.8 (100 Ratings)	2 (4 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.9 (11 Ratings)
27 Years of Experience	36 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks Spanish, Chinese	Speaks English, Spanish
GLEN RIDGE , NJ	New York , NY	New York , NY	New York , NY
Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine	Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences	Med School: Madras Medical College	Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic Renal Disease
Dialysis
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Hemodialysis
Internal Medicine
Kidney Biopsy
Urinalysis

Dr. Amitabh Hajela holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Suny Health Science Center At Brooklyn.

Medical School

Graduated from St Georges University School Of Medicine in 1999.

NPI Number

Dr. Hajela's NPI number is 1548329840.

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