Dr. Vinod Narra, MD

I went to my primary care over a month ago because I had a painful bump on my neck. My PCP said although it typically will be benign I should get it removed and would have call to a general surgeon. My PCP office gave me a list of 2 pages worth of general surgeons to choose from and I called about 4 and left messages. Dr. Narra's office was the first to get back to me, therefore I booked an appointment about 4 - 5 weeks out. The bump was red/itchy and even painful at times. It was the size of a grape and stuck out to the point where it was very noticeable. Two days prior to seeing Dr. Narra i went to my dermatologist as Mass General in Boston and she even commented that the bump looked inflamed and I should get that removed. I told her about my appointment in a few days with Dr. Narra and she stated she was glad I was taking care of it. I was relieved to finally be getting it removed. When I get to the office the nurse was very pleasant and told me it was probably a cyst and also… eased my mind about getting it removed. When Dr. Narra came in he seemed pleasant at first but quickly made a few off putting comments. First he was telling my it was benign and I did not need it taken off. At one point i glanced at my watch and he commented saying "do you need to take a call or something" ...with his tone you would've thought I answered a phone call or something. He then proceeded to tell me I do not need it removed and I said I am uncomfortable having it there and would like it taken off. He said "why? just put your hair down?" I asked why wouldn't I get it removed ...i large size red mass that is clearly visible on my neck would seem like a no brainier to get it taken care of. He made a second comment that I had long hair and should just keep my hair down. I think i went into shock...it felt so inappropriate and also felt like I was inconveniencing him for even being there. I replied that I wear my hair up every day for the gym and would like it removed. He then into what the worse case scenario would be ...but it felt like he didn't have confidence in himself to remove this without complications. I asked if the worse case scenario happened what would the follow-up look like because I recently moved to NJ and came back for family\work and this appointment. Dr, Narra then stated that I should just get it done in NJ. I chose Mass General because of their reputation and I understand not every doctor will make you feel comfortable but I found Dr. Narra to be unprofessional, impatient and inappropriate. There are plenty of General Surgeons at Mass General therefore I would NOT recommend Dr Narra.

Dr Vinod Narra did my thyroidectomy for me. He was on time for all my appointments. He is very personable and listened to me. He requested extra tests be done to make sure I was 100% healthy for surgery. He told me everything that would happen and made me feel comfortable. My scar is minimal and the care I got was great! He leaves his cell phone number for you so if you have any problems he is readily available. Awesome Doctor..

He is a friendly guy that keeps your atmosphere comfortable, always finds a way to answer your questions

Dr Narra is wonderful. Everything from first visit he came to see me right up until surgery was great. His bedside manner is the best and he takes the time to explain everything. Hope to never have to have another surgery but if I do I would want to have him again.

Dr Narra was very professional and informative during each stage of my treatment. He performed two surgeries on me and each time I felt I was in good care and healed quickly. He has a delightful sense of humor which helped in times of stress and relaxed me. No question went unanswered and he was always just a phone call away.

Saw him for a growing thyroid nodule. Said it didn't meet all his criteria for malignancy, and I could wait a year to see if it grows more, or if I was the type that needed "peace of mind" I could do it now. Thank god I chose to, because the biopsy came back as suspicious. His delivery of my results was very casual, and he made a few comments that my mother and I found to be rude. I decided to go with an award winning thyroid surgeon in Boston who was great!! Night to day difference. Pathology was positive for Papillary Carcinoma, and it was beginning to spread outside my thyroid. Thank god I didn't wait a year, and followed my gut, resulting in a better doctor and a better prognosis!

Surgery went well but the office staff is incredibly incompetent.

Dr. Narra performed hernia surgery on me. The entire process and staff were efficient, more comfortable than I expected, and effective with no after effects. I would certainly approach him again, should I need a diagnosis and surgery requiring his specialty.

You couldn't ask for a better doctor. Dr.Narra is kind, compassionate and informative.

Great bedside manner - both during initial visit and at the hospital. Excellent follow up. Easy to reach and ask questions. Explains everything. Very compassionate.