Chirag S. Shukla, MD

Best Neurologist in the Eastern Region

We met dr shukla and he reviewed a previous brain scan and ordered a new one. He was not personable to my child. He seemed disinterested. My child was aging off our insurance and he plus his office staff knew that. Because of their delays and failure to return phone messages - we ended up never seeing Dr Shukla nor did he or his office assistant follow up. I spoke with his office manager and she said she would follow up with me and it has been over 23 days. There was no attempt after my conversation with the office manager to discuss the results in detail on such a sensitive test. So my child was left hanging especially when we requested at least a phone call.

I never even got to see the doctor because the scheduling was so terrible. I made an appointment three months in advance then sometime later was told my appointment moved from the office to the hospital, which was inconvenient but fine. Only, then a few weeks later I received a call to schedule when I had previously been told I was already scheduled for the hospital location. Now I have to wait another three months because it seems they forgot to actually schedule me, which is ridiculous. I will likely just cancel and see someone else. The doctor could be good but I have no idea because the staff is not and I'm not willing to literally wait half a year to wait and see a dr.

I think that Dr. Shukla is great. He spends time with you and listens. However whoever works in his office that does the pre authorizations for tests such as an MRI, CT SCAN, MRA, ETC., is awful. over two and three weeks and have to keep calling them. New staff are needed who actually keep on top of things. My mother also had the same experience. For my next appointment I will make sure that I make him aware of the problems I am having.

He is great Dr. He actully listens to you

I didn't mind waiting, the doctor was thorough and very compationate. Unfortunately, his nurse, Dan was cold, sarcastic, did not follow-up phone calls, and cared very little when I was in severe pain. I doubt the doctor was made aware of my repetant phone calls for help. I will not continue with Dr. Shukla, unfortunately, because of this "Dan".

He spends quality time with the patient, listening carefully making reasonable suggestions for quality of life.