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Dr. Birgit Rakel, MD

Dr. Birgit Rakel, MD

Integrative Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Birgit Rakel, MD is an integrative medicine specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Freie Universitaet Berlin Fachbereich Humanmedizin in 1988. She is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

925 Chestnut St Ste 120 Philadelphia, PA 19107
Telehealth available

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Dr. Rakel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rakel

4.0

20 ratings, 8 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Gus Killington – Jun 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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THOMAS J. & ANN MARIE FINN/CUSICK, MICHAEL F. FINN – Dec 29, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Lynda S – Jun 02, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Gail K. Post – Feb 06, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
7 people found this helpful
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Philadelphia, PA – Oct 25, 2018
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Miriam in Philadelphia, PA – Dec 03, 2017
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Dr. Birgit Rakel, MD is an integrative medicine specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Freie Universitaet Berlin Fachbereich Humanmedizin in 1988. She is affiliated with Thomas...read more
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  • Scarborough Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Freie Universitaet Berlin Fachbereich Humanmedizin

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
American Board of Physician Specialties®
American Board of Physician Specialties
Integrative Medicine
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Marcus Institute of Integrative Health - 925 Chestnut St925 Chestnut St Ste 120 Philadelphia, PA 19107
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