Dr. Naveen Kella, MD
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Dr. Naveen Kella, MD is a urologist in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Kella has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal. He is affiliated with Methodist Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
3.9 Star Rating
Based on 50 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (50 reviews)
Locations
The Urology Place
Dr. Kella is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Kella specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Kella's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kella
3.9
50 ratings, 19 with a written review
| 5 star | 68% | 68% |
| 4 star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 star | 4% | 4% |
| 1 star | 22% | 22% |
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very professional, very nice staff.
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
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jim – Mar 03, 2025
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Horrible staff
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
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San Antonio Prostate Cancer Patient – Jan 30, 2025
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Great 5 Star Surgeon, really lousy staff (0 Star)
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Patient – Oct 24, 2022
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He is a great Dr.
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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Sil – Jul 06, 2022
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Don't waste your time with this doctor. Waited almost two months to get an appointment and then they call less than 24 hours before the appointment to cancel and try to move the appointment out almost another month. Very inconsiderate.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
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William – Sep 28, 2021
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My father had a prostrate procedure. He had a lot of complications and had to be put on a catheter. He never saw the doctor filling the procedure, even with all the complications. He would either see the PA or a nurse. He was always rushed during his appointments and dismissed when he had a concern. After a morning appointment, he had to go the the ER because of problems he was having with his catheter.
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
2 others found this helpful
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Diane J. – Jul 23, 2021
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Prostatectomy
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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Chuck – Jan 23, 2021
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excellent patient care and follow-up, even Dr. Naveen called to check
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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Joshua M. – Oct 16, 2020
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He did my prostate surgery and I could not be more pleased. I had only soreness after and no side effects that other doctors had said I surely would have. Although it was advanced, I have had no sign of any remaining cancer during physicals since
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
3 others found this helpful
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Robert – Jul 17, 2020
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Dr Kella has been my Urologist for about five years. I have found it to be a very good experience over all. I believe he is very competent and has good interface with all his patience. The staff is very good and accommodating. I know several of his other patiences that also have had prostate cancer and they have all highly recommended him and would do their procedures with him if they had to do it again. All appointments have been confirmed and waiting time is in an acceptable range as compared to most doctors I use.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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WBW SAT – Mar 30, 2020
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Dr Kella did my robotic prostatectomy in 2009. Easy procedure, quick, full recovery, no further treatment. Was very professional. Recommend highly.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Rey, Katy, TX – Oct 03, 2019
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My experience with Dr. Kella was excellent. I had T2 prostate cancer and Dr. Kella did a robotic prostatectomy 2 weeks ago. I was given a thorough pre op workup, never had to wait long for appointments and had an excellent surgical experience with no complications and very little pain. I highly recommend Dr. Kella for this proceedure! I am healing well, feeling good and am quite energetic already. I am very appreciative to Dr. Kella and his staff for my care and the outcome.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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May 28, 2019
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De Kella is very accessible to me and I am from out of town.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Joe Ramos in Laredo , TX – Mar 02, 2019
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My experience with post procedure discharge and care by Dr. Kella were beyond poor. I went in for what should have been an easy procedure to remove kidney stones. It turned into a 5 day stay in the hospital and pain from surgery almost a month out from the procedure.
What went well
- Wait times
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
6 others found this helpful
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Lisa in San Antonio, TX – Sep 28, 2018
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Terrible experience... the most careless employees....they treat patiente like garbish when you get to talk to them... because you can leave endless calls and they never return them...when you show up for an Appointment they seat you in a room and make you wait 2 hours or more...every single time....they make the following appointment...and when you show up....they said ...you dont have an appointment.. the are careless...irresponsible with peoples life and health....
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
6 others found this helpful
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San Antonio, Texas – Mar 28, 2018
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Dr. Kella diagnosed my prostate cancer and managed the treatment and continues to follow up every six months.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Canyon Lake – Oct 28, 2017
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Excellent, very experienced Physician who cares about his patients, gives time if needed to explain the illness they are at his clinic for. He is courteous and a gentleman. His office staff is excellent and has his main offie in San Antonio and also a branch in Floresville, Texas.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Larry Sands in San Antonio, TX – Jun 09, 2017
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Great Doctor - his office staff is completely incompetent. They never return calls and they claim to accept Insurance plans that they actually don't.
Treat them with utmost care; like a 4 year old with developmental issues
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
13 others found this helpful
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Denver, CO – Mar 21, 2016
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I have seen Dr. Kella for 5 years with no complaints. My major cancer surgery was an absolute breeze compared to other peoples experiences.
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
6 others found this helpful
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San Antonio, TX – Feb 23, 2016
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Our mission is to provide a warm and welcoming environment for experienced care. We thank you for trusting us with your urological and overall health.biography
Board Certified Urologist, Dr. Naveen Kella, is the founder and director of The Urology Place facility. He has over 20 years of experience treating both male and female urology related concerns. Dr. Kella is one of the nation's leading prostate...read moreUrology
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Dr. Kella is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology
Pfizer Scholars of Urology Award, 2003
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- Recipient of 57
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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