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Dr. Balaji Charlu, MD

Dr. Balaji Charlu, MD

Pain Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Balaji Charlu, MD is a pain medicine physician in Newport Beach, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 49 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (49 reviews)

Newport Orthopedic Institute - Newport Beach

22 Corporate Plaza Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Dr. Charlu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Charlu

3.8

49 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
2%
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3 Star
2%
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2 Star
4%
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1 Star
27%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Shoaleh – Sep 30, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 04, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
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Bill – May 14, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Bronxgal200 – Dec 28, 2022
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Aug 18, 2021
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 14, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Ruth Zepeda – Jun 19, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
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May 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Randall Gene Miller – Feb 25, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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s widmeyer – Jan 24, 2020
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 13, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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MARK M HENDERSON – Sep 04, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 07, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
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Reza in Irvine, CA – Aug 27, 2017
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About Me

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Dr. Balaji Charlu, MD is a pain medicine physician in Newport Beach, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Pain Medicine

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  • University Of Michigan

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Baylor University

    Residency Hospital
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Internship Hospital
  • Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Pain Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
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Locations

Newport Orthopedic Institute - Newport Beach

Newport Orthopedic Institute - Newport Beach22 Corporate Plaza Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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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

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

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