Dr. Soma Brahmanandam, MD

Dr. Soma Brahmanandam, MD

Vascular Surgeon
620.1 mi · 2520 30th Ave, 5th Floor, Astoria, NY 11102

At a glance

4.51 stars (47 reviews)
90% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 35 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, Medicare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Brown University, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Mount Sinai Doctors-Astoria
4.51
47 reviews
Bedside manner
4.7
Wait time
4.0

Recent reviews

Extremely nice staff and office. I look forward to being treated by Dr. Brahmanandam. I feel I’m in great hands.
Verified patient
Had to wait for the receptionist to come back from lunch for over 35 min. to book the next appointment for an ultrasound test and to see the Dr. after because, the man that relieved her did not know how to book it. Not good.
Verified patient

Office location

Mount Sinai Doctors-Astoria
620.1 mi · 2520 30th Ave, 5th Floor, Astoria, NY, 11102

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Peripheral vascular disease
Chronic skin ulcer
Surgery to improve blood flow in carotid arteries
Varicose veins due to venous insufficiency
Peripheral vascular disease
Chronic skin ulcer
Surgery to improve blood flow in carotid arteries
Varicose veins due to venous insufficiency

More about Dr. Soma Brahmanandam, MD

Soma Brahmanandam, MD, MPH, is Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine and Medical Director of Quality and Patient Safety, Vascular Surgery at Mount Sinai Queens. She is board certified in general and vascular surgery, specializing in surgical and endovascular approaches to arterial and venous conditions including: peripheral vascular disease, aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, mesenteric occlusive disease, dialysis access, venous thrombosis, and varicose veins. Dr. Brahmanandam received her medical degree from the Brown University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in general surgery at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center. During this time, she earned a Masters in Public Health in epidemiology and biostatistics from the Harvard School of Public Health. She then completed a fellowship in vascular surgery from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She has presented at multiple national medical conferences including: the Annual Meeting of the Society for Vascular Surgery, the New England Society for Vascular Surgery, and the Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society and has also published several articles in the Journal of Vascular Surgery. She is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery and the South Asian American Vascular Society.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Brown University, Doctor of Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Fellowship in Vascular Surgery
University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Residency in General Surgery
Harvard University (Master’s)
Brown University (Bachelor’s)

Practice

Affiliation

The Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens

Certifications

American Board of Surgery
Vascular Surgery (Surgery)

Professional memberships

Society for Vascular Surgery

Awards and publications

American Heart Association Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Student Award
Brown University Summer Research Assistantship Award
Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Registered Physician by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Board of Registration in Medicine

Background

Languages spoken

English
Hindi

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1164586392

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Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.51
Wait time
4.05
Bedside manner
4.66
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Extremely nice staff and office. I look forward to being treated by Dr. Brahmanandam. I feel I’m in great hands.
Verified patient
Very pleasant. The doctor knows and explains everything with facts. She answered my questions without rushing.
Verified patient
She's an excellent doctor!!! Super helpful and professional. I definitely recommend her.
It was great! The doctor was so nice and all the staff were friendly and helpful.
Verified patient
The examination was not as thorough as I would have liked.
Verified patient
Appt went smoothly. High confidence in this surgeon
Verified patient
Bad experience. First PA was trying to get rid off me without seeing the Doctor. PA and nurse were too lazy to make a phone call to get my sonogram report from Radiology. When I insisted to see Doctor. Doctor came but she didn’t bother to check or ask what issues I have. It was a total waste of my time
Verified patient
Okay
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amazing
Verified patient
I will need to go back in and edit my review to 5 stars all across the board if it turns out the doctor recommendation was right. I just have to agree with a lot of the reviews I saw about the visit being too quick and feel like rushing, that is the feeling. I think mine was less than 10 min conversation but then it did not seem that I went to the right doctor for me, I do not want to be judgmental but it definitely was very very quick, almost felt embarrassed asking questions as the doctor seemed to want to end the meeting, you cannot take away that she has nice manners and seems accommodating.
Had to wait for the receptionist to come back from lunch for over 35 min. to book the next appointment for an ultrasound test and to see the Dr. after because, the man that relieved her did not know how to book it. Not good.
Verified patient
The doctor was very nice, but after waiting for nearly and hour to see her, I felt that she rushed through my appointment, and dismissed me simply because she thought I was “30 years too young to have vascular issues.” She spent all of 5 mins “examining” me. At the time, I didn’t think to press her for a more thorough synopsis, because I trusted what she said. However, in hindsight, I do believe that she could have and should have asked me more questions to determine if I have DVT. As a last effort to figure out why my ankles and knees keep getting swollen, my PCP suggested that I see a vascular doctor, which I explained. This doctor also never asked me about a family history of blood clots. If you see this doctor, please be sure to do your homework first and research every possible question to ask in advance, as she will not ask you any info, regardless of your age.
Verified patient
Very nice and accommodating
Cute
The doctor was 1 hour behind on schedule, which is the only downside of my visit. Overall she was very knowledgeable, asked about my family history , checked things I was concerned with and suggested treatment and when it should be done. The appointment felt a bit rushed but overall I would come back.
Verified patient
Very courteous and clear.
Verified patient
It was very fast. Not sure if it was because mine was a easy situation, but it felt she was in a hurry. The visit took about 6 minutes Beside that her bedside manner were great, she was very kind and gentle.
An exceptional physician. Her bedside manner is tops and she is thorough and takes time to explain everything. Would recommend her without hesitation.
Verified patient
Dr. B was really professional and really great. She really took the time to talk to me and ynderstsnd the situation. The first time I went there was a small hold up with time but the next time I was taken in right away. I highly recommend her!
Verified patient
Very efficient and professional operation and the cherry on The sundae is her office is now in a brand new building in Long Island City and not in the middle of over congested Manhattan!!!!!!!!!!
Verified patient
Very kind staff.
Absolutely satisfying.
Great as always. Very informative.
Very good.
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Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Soma Brahmanandam affiliated with?

Dr. Soma Brahmanandam is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens.

What practice does Dr. Soma Brahmanandam work with?

Dr. Soma Brahmanandam works with Mount Sinai Doctors-Astoria.

Where is Dr. Soma Brahmanandam's office located?

Dr. Soma Brahmanandam's office is located at 2520 30th Ave, Astoria, NY 11102.

Which board certifications does Dr. Soma Brahmanandam have?

Dr. Soma Brahmanandam is certified by American Board of Surgery and Vascular Surgery (Surgery).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Soma Brahmanandam?

Dr. Soma Brahmanandam frequently sees patients for Blood Clot, Lymphedema, Varicose Vein Treatment, Varicose Vein(s), and Vascular Surgery . You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Soma Brahmanandam on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Soma Brahmanandam speak?

Dr. Soma Brahmanandam speaks English and Hindi.

How do patients rate Dr. Soma Brahmanandam in reviews?

47 patients have reviewed Dr. Soma Brahmanandam. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.51/5. They have a 4.66/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.05/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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