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Nadkarni, Rajani P., MD

Language

English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu

Providing the best care to our patients and their companions requires communicating in a way everyone understands. Interpreter services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All spoken languages are available, as well as American Sign Language (AS/L).

Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Medical Oncology – Board Certified
  • Hematology / Oncology – Board Certified
Areas of Expertise
Blood Disorders, Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Malignancies, Genitourinary Cancer, Head & Neck Cancers, Hematologic Cancers, High Risk Breast Surveillance, Lung Cancer

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Integrated Care Partners
  • MidState Medical Center
  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut

Education

Medical School
GS Medical College University Bombay

Residency
Hospital of St. Raphael

Fellowship
Yale University

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Nadkarni shows a deep concern for my wellbeing and that of my wife, who also Is her patient. She is very current in her knowledge of emerging treatment options and gives very thoughtful advice about selecting among them. She Is engaged and extremely professional in her relationship with us, while also adopting a warm and very supportive stance. We have developed a tremendous trust in her as a key physician in our respective medical care needs.

5 out of 5 stars

I am a retired APRN, Dr. Nadkarni put all the pieces of this overwhelming puzzle into simple terms for possible solutions. Am very confident in her care.

5 out of 5 stars

Consider your institution very lucky to have Dr. Nadkarni on your staff!!

5 out of 5 stars

I only used virtual visit because I was out State and had a family emergency.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr.Nadkarni was very helpful and genuinely caring individual. Very comforting and easy to talk with.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Nadkarni is an excellent physician.. Intelligent, knowledgeable, caring .. I can't say enough wonderful comments about her

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Nadkarni is absolutely the best

5 out of 5 stars

I count my referral to Dr. Nadkarni as a blessing.

5 out of 5 stars

The doctor was great

5 out of 5 stars

I can not say enough good things regarding Dr. Nadkarni.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Nadkarni is the best. She listens to all of my concerns. She's very attentive. I feel comfortable talking to her about anything and she goes beyond the call of duty for me to call if I ever need anything or have any concerns at any time. She is the best. I will give her an 11 out of 10.

5 out of 5 stars

I think Dr. Nadkami is the best. She is caring and compassionate and handles my concerns extremely well.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Nadkarni is the best!!

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent doctor, care & kindness & made sure I was understanding all we discussed.

5 out of 5 stars

It was my first visit with the doctor, I felt very confident with her assessment and diagnostic tests that were advised.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Nadkarni has always gone above and beyond in my care. I currently live in Enfield and work in the Springfield area and I gladly take the drive to see her. She has established such a wonderful provider to patient relationship and trust that I do not see myself anyone else but her. Thank you so much for always listening to my concerns, and making sure I continue in the right direction to continue healthy. Your bed side manner is beyond any words can describe. Thank you!

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

We have been most fortunate to have Dr. Nadkarni as our primary oncologist. She has been professional, most gracious and has kept us updated regarding treatment and test results in a clear, compassionate manner from our first day. She is an asset to your organization. Thank you, Dr. Nadkarni!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Rajani Nadkarni is an excellent doctor. She's very caring towards her patients.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Nadkarni is very caring and understanding. Makes me feel like I'm in great hands and she has me under her wing. Thank you!

5 out of 5 stars

Ive been with Dr Nadkarni for almost 30 years and im still here,She is doing something right,Thank you Dr N

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Nadkarni and office are the Best,

5 out of 5 stars

Doctor Nadkarny Is consistently and genuinely Caring And striving to give the best of herself to her patients. Her calming manner helps one to believe that everything is going to be O. K. I am so glad I found Dr. NADKARNY!!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Nadkarni is one of the best doctors I’ve encountered. She is very knowledgeable and has a wonderful bedside manner.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Nadkarni is one of the best doctors I've encountered. She is very knowledgeable and has a wonderful bedside manner.

5 out of 5 stars

The best. All around everything!! The entire office and staff make you feel like family

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Rajani Nadkarni is such a present doc she know how to take care of her patients am so happy I have the pleasure of meeting her and having her as my doc thank u doc great having u

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Nadkarni is positive, reassuring. Explains test results in a way that I can understand. She has my trust.

5 out of 5 stars

She is very kind she spends time to listen to you. You can tell she cares. I felt very comfortable with her when I was speaking with her. She did reassure me. Everything would be OK cause I wasn’t sure what was going on at the time.

Bio

Rajani Nadkarni, MD, is a Medical Oncologist/Hematologist with the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at MidState Medical Center.

She earned his medical degree MBBS in psychiatry from Seth GS Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital in Bombay, India, where she placed first in the university. After migrating to the United States in 1988, she completed her residency in internal medicine at the Hospital of St. Raphael, where she served as chief resident. She completed a fellowship in medical oncology and hematology at Yale University with a clinical research interest in lymphoma and lung cancer.

In the last 20 years of practice, she has developed an interest in breast cancer and the genetics of cancer. She also has an interest in the treatment of lung and colon cancers and lymphoma.

She initiated the Cancer Risk Assessment Program in 2010 and is the medical director of the program at MidState Medical Center. She is a member of the Breast Disease Management Team as well as the High Risk for Cancer Subcommittee for the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute, and is past president of the MidState medical staff.

She has been recognized for her compassionate approach to cancer care and her interest and initiative in the quality of cancer care by her patients and peers. She received the Connecticut Hospital Association Healthcare Hero Award in 2015 and a Leadership Award at MidState Medical Center.

Her practice welcomes all patients with cancer and blood disorders.

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Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, First Health Group Corp., Health New England, Northeast Health Direct, Oxford Health Plans, United Healthcare, BCBS Medicare, Connecticare Commercial, Connecticare Medicare, Corvel, Coventry, Essence Healthcare, Evercare, Focus, Health Connecticut, Health Direct, Healthy Connecticut, Prime Health Services, Private Health Care Systems, Inc., Senior Whole Health, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc., One Health Plan/ Great-West Healthcare, CarePartners of Connecticut

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