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Dr. Ruben Kalra, MD

Dr. Ruben Kalra, MD

Pain Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Ruben Kalra, MD is a pain medicine physician in Corte Madera, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities Novato Community Hospital and John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 78 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (78 reviews)

Practice

2 Fifer Ave Ste 130 Corte Madera, CA 94925
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(925) 287-1256

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kalra specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Kalra's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kalra

3.5

78 ratings, 19 with a written review
5 Star
62%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
1%
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1 Star
37%
37%

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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
drmarian – Sep 23, 2023
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Dec 30, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Apr 15, 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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Dana Walker – Apr 06, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
6 people found this helpful
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Mary – Dec 18, 2020
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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
8 people found this helpful
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Jade JD – May 22, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Nov 18, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 15, 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
10 people found this helpful
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Sarah J in CA – Aug 20, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
7 people found this helpful
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Sara in San Rafael – Mar 02, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Feb 28, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mill Valley, CA – Sep 07, 2017
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 16, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Chris in Walnut Creek ca – Apr 24, 2017
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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
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cindy in Concord – Aug 06, 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
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
lynn in Antioch, CA – Jul 30, 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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lee in Antioch, CA – Jul 30, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Janina A. in Antioch, CA – Jul 08, 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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Moey in Fairfax, CA – Mar 05, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Pain Medicine Consultants is a local center of excellence in comprehensive pain medicine and minimally invasive spine care. We provide board-certified specialty care in the San Francisco bay area for all types of acute and chronic pain related...read more

biography

Born and raised in California and trained at Harvard in anesthesiology and pain management, Dr. Kalra is both affable and approachable. He completed an anesthesia and critical care residency at Harvard's Brigham and Women's hospital followed by...read more

  • Pain Medicine

  • Interventional Spine Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

  • Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • Brigham And Womens Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Undergraduate School

  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Post Street Occupational Medicine PC2 Fifer Ave Ste 130 Corte Madera, CA 94925
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Bass Medical Group2324 Santa Rita Rd Ste 6 Pleasanton, CA 94566
2

Practice

Pain Medicine Consultants Inc.2250 Morello Ave Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Novato Community Hospital

    180 Rowland Way
    Novato, CA 94945
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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

    View all awards

    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

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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