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Shakuntala Y. Varhade, MD

Vice Chair, Department of Pediatrics, LVH-Hazleton

Primary Care, General Pediatrics

540 Ratings

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Overview

Languages spoken

English
Hindi
Marathi

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About

Education

Undergraduate
University of Bombay (aka University of Mumbai ), Bachelor of Science (BS), 1970

Medical School
Government Medical College Latur, Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, 1976

Training

Residency 1994
Pediatrics, Marshall University-Huntington, Huntington, WV

Residency 1995
Pediatrics, Marshall University-Huntington, Huntington, WV

Residency 1996
Pediatrics, Marshall University-Huntington, Huntington, WV

Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics

Publications & Clinical Trials

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Ratings & Reviews

4.56 out of 5 — 540 Ratings

Explains (485)4.53
Listens (482)4.59
Knows Medical History (480)4.44
Patient Rating of Doctor (534)4.72
Trust Provider (479)4.58
Gave Enough Information (0)0
Timely Manner (0)0

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About our Survey

Our physicians and advanced practice clinicians (CRNPs and PA-Cs) are among the nation's best. That's why we show you patient satisfaction ratings and comments so you can read about and get to know our clinicians through the eyes of their patients.

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What is included in the star rating?

Star ratings are based on a scale of 1-5 stars, 5 being the best. The rating includes responses to these clinician-related questions:

Physician Communication Questions
1. Did this clinician give you easy to understand information about your health questions and concerns?
2. Did this clinician listen carefully to you?
3. Did this clinician seem to know your medical history?
4. Did you trust this clinician with your care?
Overall Clinician Rating Question
1. Using any number from 0 to 10, where 0 is the worst clinician possible and 10 is the best clinician possible, what number would you use to rate this clinician?

Why don't all doctors or advanced practice clinicians have a rating?

In order to have enough data to measure and compare, a health care clinician must have at least 30 completed patient satisfaction surveys. Surveys are included for a period of 12 months from submission.

Comments

"Excellent service. I recommend parents make an appointment to take their children to this office. They are truly excellent professionals."

Aug 19, 2025

"I liked the way my daughter was treated. Thank you!"

Jul 28, 2025

"Always a great experience! Staff and physician are awesome!"

Jul 23, 2025

Conditions Treated

Allergic Rhinitis
Asthma in Children
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Constipation
Croup
Fifth Disease
Growth Problems
Infant Reflux
Influenza (Flu)
Nightmares and Night Terrors
Obesity
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)
Outer Ear Infection
Pediatric Diseases

Allergic Rhinitis
Asthma in Children
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Constipation
Croup
Fifth Disease
Growth Problems
Infant Reflux
Influenza (Flu)
Nightmares and Night Terrors
Obesity
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)
Outer Ear Infection
Pediatric Diseases
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
Puberty Problems
Rash
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Ringworm
Sever's Disease
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Temper Tantrums
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Warts
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

Services Offered

Cholesterol Screening
Immunization
Infant Care
Pediatrics
Primary Care
Well Baby Care
Well-Child Visits and Physical Exams
General Pediatrics

Cholesterol Screening
Immunization
Infant Care
Pediatrics
Primary Care
Well Baby Care
Well-Child Visits and Physical Exams
General Pediatrics