Dr. Venkata R. Behara, MD | Mount Prospect, IL | Nephrologist

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Dr. Behara graduated from the Univ of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med in 2002. He works in Mount Prospect, IL and 6 other locations and specializes in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Behara is affiliated with Glenbrook Hospital.

accepting new patients
5

22 Ratings
24 years of experience
67 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Russian
Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med
22 written reviews
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
8 office locations
Male

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

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Dr. Behara's Ratings and Reviews

5

22 Ratings with 22 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 9 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (15) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Had a good bedside manner: (16) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Spent time with me: (16) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (15) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Flexible scheduling: (12) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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Very professional and caring. Truly interested in my well being

March 16th, 2023

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Great doctor ??

February 22nd, 2023

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Great doctor has patients real concern a true concerned doctor does all he can to help what ever needs to be addressed great person

February 3rd, 2023

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Always very good Professional Yet, we feel a friend too! Always discuss our families

January 19th, 2023

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One of the nicest, most caring doctors I ever met and I’m an ICU RN. He’s very thoughtful in his explanations and spent a lot of time with me , even saying he had looked over my meds the night before to find answers to my problems.

October 8th, 2022

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I really like Dr. Behara. He is very good to me. He is an excellent Doctor and I highly recommend. My best to him.

August 9th, 2022

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I have a special needs son with intellectual disabilities. I highly recommend Dr. Behara as he is very patient, kind, and understanding of my son’s special needs and health issues.

June 17th, 2022

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Staff was attentive and courteous

June 4th, 2022

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Great Dr. Explained everything.

May 21st, 2022

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He listened to me and explains. It is wonderful.

August 27th, 2021

Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois And Indiana

601 W Golf Rd Ste 105Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Tel: (847) 439-8780

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Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois And Indiana

1785 DEMPSTER ST STE 60PARK RIDGE, IL 60068

Tel: (847) 439-8780

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100 N River RdDes Plaines, IL 60016

Tel: (847) 297-1800

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1775 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068

Tel: (847) 723-2210

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1625 Oakton PlDes Plaines, IL 60018

Tel: (847) 795-0014

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Fresenius Kidney Care Mount Prospect

1710 W Golf RdMount Prospect, IL 60056

Tel: (847) 640-7101

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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691 E Dundee RdPalatine, IL 60074

Tel: (847) 963-4299

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Dr. Venkata Raju Behara, MD	Dr. Magdoleen Wagih Nessim, MD	Dr. Eileen A Mc Vey Ruder, MD	Dr. James Barry Malow, MD
Nephrology	Emergency Medicine	Preventative Medicine	Infectious Disease
Accepts New Patients
5 (22 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
24 Years of Experience	57 Years of Experience	59 Years of Experience	53 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Russian
Mount Prospect , IL	Hillside , IL	River Forest , IL	Chicago , IL
Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med	Med School: University Of Alexandria Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic Renal Disease
Dialysis
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Internal Medicine
Kidney Biopsy
Peritoneal Dialysis
Urinalysis

Dr. Venkata Raju Behara holds an active medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med in 2002.

NPI Number

Dr. Behara's NPI number is 1376728113.

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Where is Dr. Venkata Behara's office located?: Dr. Venkata Behara's office is located at 601 W Golf Rd Ste 105, Mount Prospect, IL, 60056.
Which hospitals is Dr. Venkata Behara affiliated with?: Dr. Venkata Behara is affiliated with Glenbrook Hospital.

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