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Dr. Sowjanya Nagabhirava, MD

Dr. Sowjanya Nagabhirava, MD

Medical Oncology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Sowjanya Nagabhirava, MD is a medical oncologist in Chesapeake, VA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Health Sciences in 1995. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sentara Leigh Hospital and Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 55 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (55 reviews)

Practice

744 Battlefield Blvd N # 200 Chesapeake, VA 23320
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Nagabhirava is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nagabhirava specializes in the area of Medical Oncology. 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
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Nagabhirava's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nagabhirava

4.4
55 ratings, 44 with a written review
5 star
75%
75%
4 star
9%
9%
3 star
4%
4%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
9%
9%

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Great Dr.
Very professional and calming
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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Apr 21, 2025
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Very complete with understanding and given our next move as far as care and future appointments.
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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Apr 19, 2025
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Great Staff makes this office a winner
I was seen right away and taken to the back to see the doctor. Not really happy with the doctor just saying I feel the way I do because I am old. But overall I am happy to be alive and able to come in.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Apr 18, 2025
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Dr. Naga was very thorough, professional and explained everything well.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Feb 06, 2025
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Very highly
All my visits was good from start to finish I made all my appointments the staff that I had to work with were very helpful and they were very supportive and respectful I had no problem with no one coming in and out they just one of the best people I have ever met and I’m glad that I was able to get the best care all went smoothly and well done great service from all can’t complain about that.
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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Melvin – Feb 04, 2025
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Dr. Naga
This was mainly a follow up visit. So she reviewed my results from an earlier visit. Luckily, I am doing better. Very through doctor.
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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Chris S – Nov 11, 2024
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Dr Naga
I’ve received great care for 7 years with VOA and Dr Naga.
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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Nov 07, 2024
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Very good.
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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Nov 07, 2024
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Excellent doctor
I have gone to Dr. Naga for the last several years because I am slightly anemic. She was very thorough in trying to figure out what was causing my anemia. I like that Dr. Naga listens to my concerns and provides me with her professional advice. I would recommend her to anyone.
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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Stephanie F – Nov 07, 2024
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Good Doctor but check in and check out Terrible
Check In and Check out was poor. Long wait in line to check in. Only one person at desk. Check Out was worse. Taken to lobby and told to wait in line to be called up. Waiting room was very busy and very little room for a line to wait in. I waited in line and as patients came out to check out they just walk in front of you and think nothing of it. Seems when you are sent to check out you are on your own. The waiting room was so crowded they patients waiting for appointment are forced to stand in front of checkout. No help but the one person trying to check everyone out.Great Doctor, great medical personel, and great treatment, but very disappointed in the disorganization of the checkout and check in.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Oct 15, 2024
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Why am I Here?
Telehealth
My PCP told me some time ago that my lab readings indicated that I was anemic. He sent me to a specialist who did more tests and told me all the readings were normal. They didn’t know why I was referred there. Then I find I was referred to VOA. Is this for anemia again? When I saw “oncology” I was worried. I went and had more tests done which I later found were much more expensive than normal labs. I was not told in advance what the cost would be. When I had my consult with the doctor she just said that some of the results were a little high. She said I would need to make another appointment. She never told me what VOA was looking for or what the results might indicate. I am still worried that I am at VOA and have no idea as to what is happening. After having my consult via phone (as set up by VOA staff) I receive a message from VOA saying that I missed my scheduled appointment so I needed to contact them. VOA set up the phone consult. You should have known that.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Oct 15, 2024
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Will not go back
Does not do what they tell me she was going to do. Will not go there again
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Disappointed and frustrated – Sep 10, 2024
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Hematology, Sickle Cell Disease
Dr. Naga and her Staff was professional, helpful and knowledgeable. Dr. Naga is thorough. They were concerned about my individual and personal needs. I would recommend DR. Naga to anyone.
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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Sharon Allen – Aug 19, 2024
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Great experience
Tentative and easy to talk to
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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Victor Sullivan – Aug 15, 2024
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Oncologist
She is very knowledgable and listens to the patient as well as explain things clearly.
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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Jul 13, 2024
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On time and helpful
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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Jul 10, 2024
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Great visit.
All staff members were professional and conducted their duties with grace.
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
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 25, 2024
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Dr. Nagabhirava
I was most impressed with the personal care that was extended to me once I left the office. My prescription was filled with very little interference .
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lucius – Apr 04, 2024
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Staff provides patient comfort and care.
.'The staff at the office is courteous and helpful in guiding me through my visits. I never have to wait long, and my appointments are stress-free. Dr. Nagabhirava is patient and takes the time to answer my questions thoroughly. She also explains my lab results clearly and understandably. I feel very confident in managing my health concerns.'
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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Claudette Gravely – Feb 01, 2024
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Caring and Efficient
Dr. Naga is a font of knowledge and over the years(10) has answered many of my questions re: my CLL treatment and the disease itself.
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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Paul McNamee – Nov 17, 2023
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About Me

biography

Dr. Sowjanya Nagabhirava, MD is a medical oncologist in Chesapeake, VA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Health Sciences in 1995. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sentara...read more
  • Medical Oncology

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  • Baltimore

    Internship Hospital, 2000
  • University Of Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Medical Oncology
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Locations

Practice

Office744 Battlefield Blvd N # 200 Chesapeake, VA 23320
1

Practice

Virginia Oncology Associates6251 E Virginia Beach Blvd Ste 200 Norfolk, VA 23502
2

Practice

Virginia Oncology Associates1503B N Road St Elizabeth City, NC 27909
3

Practice

Virginia Oncology Associates725 Volvo Pkwy Ste 200 Chesapeake, VA 23320
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr
    Norfolk, VA 23507
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd
    Norfolk, VA 23502
    Recipient of 8
    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.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

    736 Battlefield Blvd N
    Chesapeake, VA 23320
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    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.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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