Dr. Mathew Cholankeril, MD

Cardiology*MaleAge 76

Cardiology*

Dr. Mathew Cholankeril, MD is a cardiologist in Elizabeth, NJ and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE / ADICHUNCHANAGIRI INSTITUTEOF MEDICAL SCIENCE in 1978. He specializes in Cardiology and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Mathew Cholankeril, MD

Cholankeril Medical Associates

100 Grove St Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Cholankeril specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Cholankeril's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cholankeril

3.0
25 ratings, 9 with a written review
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I have been seeing Dr Mathew V. Cholankeril since 2009. Being a Registered Nurse for more than 25+ years, a case manager for the majority of that time, and a heart patient myself, I am unfortunately quite skeptical of medicine and physicians. There is so much more to this story, but I will just say, "Dr. Cholankeril ended up saving my life". His knowledge and abilities are unparalleled! In addition, his office staff is professional and extremely helpful. I am grateful for them all!
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
No results
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Nov 16, 2022
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Worst office to deal with ! Even though I had met my out of pocket expense in 2019 the office insisted I continue to pay $40 co-pay till the billing department processed all the payments and they would reimburse me. That was last year 2019 we are in August of 2020 and still waiting for almost $200 to be reimbursed. Even the insurance company has called & written them letters but I’m still waiting for my refund. They have the rudest receptionist i have ever had the misfortune to deal with. Because there are other employees I must refer to this one rude receptionist as the Asian one. She’s the main reason I switched to another doctor. She should get fired just for how she talks to the patients because I’ve her being rude to other patients. The doctor himself is a nice doctor the office is outdated and the equipment is not that great. While having stress test I was told to not move a muscle or it would take hours to get it back up and running.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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BELKIS HOYOS – Aug 13, 2020
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Dr Mathew is a wonderful doctor. He always too good care of my husband. We went to him for almost 30 years. He did a triple bypass on my husband and he was fine. He is a great doctor. Pat C Elizabeth NJ
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
No results
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Mar 07, 2020
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Dr. Cholankeril is great but he does not know the kind of people they work for him. I am going to present a c omplaint. They made me lost a day of work going for a nuclear stress test. I went to the hospital and they told me they did not receive my insurance authorization. I called the doctors office they told me the insurance denied the test. I called Cigna they don't have any record of requesting authorization from them.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Sonia in Elizabeth, NJ – Sep 20, 2017
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I am a patient and my insurance is Horizon nj. I needed an appointment. They never answer calls, then went in person office was empty two nurses were there but never answered my call and a call came in nurse was very rude with a patient while I waited for her to speak to me so finally I told her I needed an appointment for a clearance for surgery first thing she asked what insurance I had I answered she stopped me and said we don't take that insurance no more couldn't get my records
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Rahway , NJ – Mar 28, 2017
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Terrible experience ! The first thing you would notice is his arrogance . My husband didn't a need a pacemaker...This horrible doctor was trying to convince us of the opposite to make money..... Just horrible !
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
3 others found this helpful
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Christine Johnson in Rahway, NJ – Nov 26, 2016
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Not fond of his bedside manner. No reason why I have a 4pm appointment and not taken in the room until 8pm and only with doctor for less than 5 minutes. Plus the office staff one girl was extremely nice the other needs lessons in customer service skills!!! She was BEYOND rude.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Rahway, NJ – Jun 22, 2016
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Very good.
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
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Umer Lamad in Elizabeth, NJ – Feb 12, 2016
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Very good.
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
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Jay P in Elizabeth, NJ – Feb 04, 2016
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biography

Dr. Mathew Cholankeril, MD is a cardiologist in Elizabeth, NJ and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE / ADICHUNCHANAGIRI INSTITUTEOF MEDICAL SCIENCE in 1978. He specializes in Cardiology and Internal Medicine.
  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Mysore / Adichunchanagiri Instituteof Medical Science

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Cholankeril Medical Associates

Cholankeril Medical Associates MD LLC100 Grove St Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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Cholankeril & Cholankeril MDS

Office1600 Saint Georges Ave Ste 106 Rahway, NJ 07065
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway

    865 Stone St
    Rahway, NJ 07065

    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

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

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • JFK University Medical Center

    65 James St
    Edison, NJ 08820
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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.

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Trinitas Regional Medical Center

    225 Williamson St
    Elizabeth, NJ 07202
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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