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Dr. Aruna Arekapudi, MD

Dr. Aruna Arekapudi, MD

Hematology & Oncology*

Dr. Aruna Arekapudi, MD is a hematologist oncologist in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Dr. Arekapudi has extensive experience in Pancreatic Neoplasms. She is affiliated with medical facilities AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach and Frankfort Regional Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Locations

Advent Health Medical Group Hematology Oncology at New Smyrna Beach

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At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Arekapudi specializes in the areas of Hematology & Medical Oncology. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Good Patient CarePatients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Arekapudi's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Arekapudi

2.9
18 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
44%
44%
4 star
0%
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3 star
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2 star
11%
11%
1 star
44%
44%

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The worst!
Wow! This is the worst doctor I've ever seen and I will never go back. She is rude, arrogant, interrupts constantly, and won't listen to your concerns. She perused my scans and Blood Work for about five seconds and she barely looked at them when I spoke of many concerns I had she told me to go to another hospitals, emergency room and see what they had to say. She wouldn't even order the scans. She just wants me to go to emergency. I don't really know when that's ever been a solution other than when you've basically chopped your head off. Now I am left stuck sick with cancer, no doctor, and I'm trying to troubleshoot what's wrong with me. Save yourself, this is not the person you want holding your hand on your cancer journey.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Leslie Fisk – May 02, 2024
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`This was my second time going in to her office to have a bone marrow test done after platelets were at a 13 and had to be put into the hospital. Both times she tells me my levels are ok and doesn't do the procedure to fine out what is causing this. I took medication the second tome for this and they did nothing. I don't like putting meds in my body for NO REASON, very unprofessional. Will NEVER go back to this office. Id rather die and just not know it until it happens. They took my co-pay and
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Tonya in Frankfort, KY – Feb 17, 2018
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Dr Arekapudi has been my oncologist for almost 8 yrs. During that time I have received exceptional professional and friendly care. She is honest, caring and listens to my concerns when making treatment decisions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Scott Kimbel – Sep 29, 2017
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Recently, I saw Dr. Arekapudi because I was referred to her. She and her office staff were very friendly and helpful. She was knowledgeable, took time answering my questions and concerns, and was very thorough with her testing and follow up testing. I appreciated the care and attention I recieved.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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CJ in Frankfort, KY – Nov 06, 2016
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Arekapudi is the rudest Dr I have ever seen. Absolutely condensending. Insists it isn't her offices responsibility to get your medicial records, but never tells you it is your responsibility to do it. Doesn't listen to you without interrupting you. Her staff tells you she treats a specific issue, then when you bring it up she laughs at you and tells you to go elsewhere. When she really wants to insult your intelligence, she addresses her assistant like you're not even sitting there. Horrible.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Lburg in Lawrenceburg, KY – Aug 13, 2016
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wouldn't recommend b/c when a diagnosis was not found, even with a blood disorder, no recommendations were made as to what to do next.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
6 others found this helpful
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M M in Lexington, KY – Jun 24, 2016
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biography

Aruna Arekapudi, MD, is a board-certified hematology oncologist who earned a Doctor of Medicine from Gandhi Medical College Osmania University, Hyderabad, India. She completed her internship at Grace Hospital, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan,...read more
  • Hematology & Oncology

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  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Rush Presbyterian St Luke's Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Gandhi Medical College

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Hematology
Medical Oncology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach

    401 Palmetto St
    New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Frankfort Regional Medical Center

    299 Kings Daughters Dr
    Frankfort, KY 40601
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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