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Dr. Bharat Barai, MD

Dr. Bharat Barai, MD

Hematology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Bharat Barai, MD is a hematologist in Merrillville, IN and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Barai has extensive experience in Renal Neoplasms & Resection and Pancreatic Neoplasms. He graduated from BARODA UNIVERSITY / GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Mary Medical Center and Franciscan Health Crown Point. He is not accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

200 E 89th Ave Ste 2A Merrillville, IN 46410

Make an Appointment

(219) 736-2800

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Barai is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center Hobart, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Barai specializes in the areas of Hematology, Internal Medicine & Medical Oncology. • See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Barai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Barai

3.9

35 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 Star
66%
66%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
23%
23%

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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
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Lisa Boone – Jul 07, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Donna J. Garcia – Jun 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 16, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Lynn Holloman – Jun 10, 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
Barb Rada – Jun 09, 2021
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 20, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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JE – May 17, 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
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Alexander Rosenski – Apr 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sanjay Shah – Mar 30, 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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 26, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sandra Heiser in Crown Point, ind – Mar 08, 2017
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Not Happy – Sep 10, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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amwalton4 in Gary, IN – Mar 13, 2016
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Lisa in Mishawaka, IN – Feb 03, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Merrillville, indiana – Jan 27, 2016
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bill Roth in Hobart, IN – Dec 29, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Bharat Barai, MD is a hematologist in Merrillville, IN and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Barai has extensive experience in Renal Neoplasms & Resection and Pancreatic Neoplasms. He graduated from BARODA UNIVERSITY...read more

  • Hematology

  • Medical Oncology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Baroda University / Government Medical College

    Medical School, 1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Hematology
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Internal Medicine
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Medical Oncology
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Locations

Practice

Northwest Indiana Heart Center P.C.200 E 89th Ave Ste 2A Merrillville, IN 46410
1

Practice

Methodist Hospital Southlake8701 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410
2

Practice

Valparaiso Health Center3800 Saint Mary Rd Ste 101 Valparaiso, IN 46383
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave
    Hobart, IN 46342
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    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.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Franciscan Health Crown Point

    12750 Saint Francis Dr
    Crown Point, IN 46307
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus

    600 Richard Gordon Hatcher Blvd
    Gary, IN 46402

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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