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Simi Masand Rai, MD

Hematology/Medical Oncology

703 Ratings

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Overview

Area of focus i

Breast cancer
Benign and Malignant Hematology/Oncology

Languages spoken

English
Hindi

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About

Education

Medical School
Government Medical College Srinagar, Foreign - Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), 1989

Training

Residency 1999
Internal Medicine, Ochsner Medical Center - Main Campus, New Orleans, LA

Fellowship 2001
Medical Oncology, Ochsner Medical Center - Main Campus, New Orleans, LA

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology

Publications & Clinical Trials

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Ratings & Reviews

4.77 out of 5 — 703 Ratings

Explains (667)4.77
Listens (684)4.82
Knows Medical History (682)4.66
Patient Rating of Doctor (679)4.84
Trust Provider (681)4.78
Gave Enough Information (18)4.7
Timely Manner (0)0

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Star ratings are based on a scale of 1-5 stars, 5 being the best. The rating includes responses to these provider-related questions:

Physician Communication Questions
1. Did this provider give you easy to understand information about your health questions and concerns?
2. Did this provider listen carefully to you?
3. Did this provider seem to know your medical history?
4. Did you trust this provider with your care?
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1. Using any number from 0 to 10, where 0 is the worst provider possible and 10 is the best provider possible, what number would you use to rate this provider?

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Comments

"Dr Rai is knowledgeable, communicates & answers questions beautifully, and I absolutely trust she is right person to trust with my care. Every time I have seen her she has been great. I am driving 138 miles round trip to come me to LVHN & the medical care is so much better than anything in my area. Thank you."

Feb 26, 2025

"Dr. Rai and team were very professional and kind."

Feb 24, 2025

"Dr. Rai and the MA were wonderful. They both eased my anxiety. Dr. Rai gave me a thorough understanding of my test results at a level that I could understand and answered my questions. She is personable, knowledgeable and I am grateful to have her as a part of my care team."

Feb 6, 2025