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Dr. Avtar Parhar, MD

Dr. Avtar Parhar, MD

Internal Medicine*

Dr. Avtar Parhar, MD is an internist in Holmdel, NJ. He is affiliated with medical facilities Riverview Medical Center and Bayshore Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

721 N Beers St Ste 2G Holmdel, NJ 07733
Telehealth available

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Dr. Parhar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Parhar

3.1
24 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
46%
46%
4 star
4%
4%
3 star
0%
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2 star
13%
13%
1 star
38%
38%

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Wonderful Doctor
He has an excellent bedside manner and always takes the time to answer all of my questions. Dr. Parhar is very knowledgeable and can quickly diagnose an issue. Yes, the wait to get in to see him can be very long, but he is thorough with each patient and does not look to rush through your appointment.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Nancy Santow – Nov 20, 2024
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High staff turnover, long wait times
SadlyI felt compelled to leave Dr. Parhar’s practice after many years of dissatisfaction. His office staff is frequently mishandling appointment scheduling and prescription requests. One staff member, in particular, had taken it upon herself to question my prescribed medications, which is both inappropriate and unprofessional.The turnover among staff is alarming, leaving only a toxic presence that fosters a bullish atmosphere. It’s clear that his wife is managing the practice, seemingly prioritizing luxury trips over patient care.While Dr. Parhar is knowledgeable, the extensive wait times—sometimes exceeding two hours in an overcrowded, stuffy waiting room—are unacceptable, especially in a setting where many patients are visibly ill. Moreover, his consultations are brief, often lasting no more than ten minutes.Regrettably, I am not alone in my concerns; many long-standing patients have shared their frustrations, some openly discussing their dissatisfaction while waiting.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Oct 13, 2024
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Pleasant office staff have know him for many years and as a professional in the field I am impressed with him and his medical knowledge his bedside manner when are admitted is professional and very caring
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 01, 2019
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NOT the doctor to go to! Poor communications! I watched him Google phrases from my pathology report! He told me that if the lab doesn't find anything they simply don't send a report...what a crock! Seems like he had little or no interest in anything but doing more tests!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 17, 2019
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Office staff is horrible. Inept, inefficient and rude. Doesn’t call in prescriptions to pharmacy on time. Have to call in numerous times to get blood test results. Gives incorrect information over the phone regarding test results. Ridiculously long 2 hour wait times. Doctor never returns phone calls to discuss test results. Doctor is in and out in 3 minutes. Doesn’t care. It’s like a badly run factory. Money making racket. Don’t go here. Avoid this place at all costs.
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
10 others found this helpful
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Nov 19, 2018
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Office staff is horrible. Doesn’t call in prescriptions to pharmacy on time. Inept and inefficient. Have to call in numerous times to get blood test results. Long wait times. Doctor never returns phone calls. Doctor is in and out in 3 minutes. It’s likr a badly run factory. Don’t go here.
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
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Nov 19, 2018
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After waiting 1 hour 15 minutes for my moms appt I told dr Parhar about it. His very flippant answer”next time I’ll make it 2 hours”. “You want me to apologize?” My response was yes! Not very professional!! Find another doctor! Is my recommendation! Find another doctor!
What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Carol in NJ – Jul 20, 2018
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l have heard he gives pain medicine often.one of my neighbors goes to him and says she is in pain right away he prescribes pain med.with this saying .people that are addicted go and say they have pain.he needs to send them for a dr.that deals with certain ailments.l also feel he makes his patient return every few weeks.its a money. maker
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Old bridge – Feb 27, 2018
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Discourteous, rude, and an insult to the concept of professionalism.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Angry Patient – Dec 15, 2017
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Dr. Parhar has been our family physician for many years. His expertise and his friendly manner more than compensate for any wait time. When you leave his office you can be confident in his diagnosis. He's very thorough and you never get rushed through...he takes his time with each patient. Wouldn't go anywhere else...bring a book and catch up on some reading while you wait!!! He's worth it!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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D. Maxwell in Middletown, NJ – Oct 04, 2017
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Wait time of 2hours? This is just a factory and meat market. I've been going to him since 2007 but the office has been just greedy over scheduling patients! Sorry but I need to find a new primary. Not worth the wait.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
15 others found this helpful
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John in Old Bridge, NJ – Jun 18, 2016
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Dr. Avtar Parhar, MD is an internist in Holmdel, NJ. He is affiliated with medical facilities Riverview Medical Center and Bayshore Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Universidad Nacional Autinoma De Mixico (unam) / Escuela De Medecina Del Instituto Westhill

    Medical School
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Locations

Practice

Vinod K. Aggarwal M.D. P.C.721 N Beers St Ste 2G Holmdel, NJ 07733
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Riverview Medical Center

    1 Riverview Plz
    Red Bank, NJ 07701
    Recipient of 20
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Bayshore Medical Center

    727 N Beers St
    Holmdel, NJ 07733
    Recipient of 14
    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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (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.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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