Rajashekar Lakkadi, MD

Pain Medicine
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
English
All Ages
4.8/5 Read Reviews

Locations

  • CHRISTUS
    Multi specialty Clinic
    703 E. Marshall Ave., Suite 5008, Suite 5008, Longview, TX 75601
    Hours
    • Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hospital Affiliations

CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center

CHRISTUS Health Plan

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic


Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna US Healthcare
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • BlueChoice TC
  • Brookshire Bros
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Healthspring
  • First Health
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana ChoiceCare Network
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Military TRICARE
  • Imperial Health Plan Medicare Advantage
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • PHCS TC
  • Procare Advantage, LLC
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Texas Childrens Health Plan
  • Texas True Choice STAR Health Plan (Foster Care)
  • TriWest
  • Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • United Healthcare (UHC) - Community Plan
  • USA Managed Care

Education & Certifications

Fellowship: Tufts University School of Medicine

Residency: Boston Medical Center

Medical Education: NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada Kakatiya Medical College

Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology


Ratings & Reviews

  • Overall Quality of Care 4.8
  • Listened Carefully 4.8
  • Explained Things Clearly 4.7
  • Spent Enough Time 4.7
  • Showed Courtesy & Respect 4.8

Patient reviews (199)

5.0

We are thankful for the personal care and respect we receive.

5.0

He is professional. And I was recommend him any day

5.0

Explained procedure and was very complete.

5.0

Caring

5.0

Very nice

5.0

He is very good at what he does.

5.0

He has kept me going for a few years..

5.0

He is a caring and concerned doctor. Very friendly and helpful doctor.

5.0

The doctor was very concerned about my problem. He explained thing he could do to help me with it. His confidence

5.0

The only Dr I have that I believe cares about his patients. He always ask if there's something new or needs to be addressed.

5.0

Everything that he did was great. Thank you for your service 🙏

4.0

I'm Satisfied With All Of The Service I Received

5.0

He has helped with my back and neck pain for years. He's a great doctor in my book.

5.0

VERY NICE STAFF

5.0

Thank you.

5.0

I had a very good visit at North Park

5.0

Doctor shows sincere kindness and that he truly cares for his patient.

5.0

Treats me as if I were his own child.

5.0

I recommend him to others

5.0

Keep up your wonderful ways.

5.0

Very helpful

5.0

Very satisfied

5.0

All good

5.0

So glad I went to him. He takes time to listen to you and makes you fill comfortable

5.0

He is a kind, understanding, patient, and extremely knowledgeable physician.

5.0

Keep up the awesome job and caring and understanding one patient

5.0

Excellent

5.0

Great

5.0

I would refer Dr Lakkadi to my family and friends

4.0

This is an example of how medical services should be and the standard should be

5.0

Thank goodness for this Dr.

5.0

None

5.0

I felt very relaxed with Dr Lakkadi and felt that I was free to ask any questions and concerns. It is very difficult to find new doctors when having to move from one state to another. Dr Lakkadi eased thatnproceds

4.0

Extremely.....

5.0

Great pain managing

5.0

Nothing at this time

5.0

I am hearing impaired so require additional assistance.

5.0

Continue the excellent service.

5.0

Thank you for all they have done for me helping me with my rsds

5.0

Takes the time to return your phone call himself

5.0

A positive experience.

5.0

Looking forward to procedure

5.0

Dr Lakkotti and his staff are absolutely the very best listening talking professional sympathetic compassionate great treatment plans very understanding absolutely the best

5.0

Satisfied

5.0

Dr. Lakkadi is the best. Really appreciate him and his staff!

1.0

I was lied to and use as a guinea pig for the teams education. I was never sedated as they said . They lied to me and I will never ever use or recommend this Dr or proceeded. Now Dr. Reassor my Surgeon is amazing! He's caring takes the time to explain and actually cares about his patience. You need more really people not just someone who is there to make a quick buck ! I am left in worse shape than before . I cry everyday from the pain and all night .

3.0

I come to you for my complaint not your opinions

5.0

I would not want to be any other place with my health condition my provider is like family to me

5.0

Highly recommend.

5.0

MY neck is hurting TOO this HELPED my Back BUT I still have pain the follow up you can address the on going pain

5.0

Always caring

5.0

Will do a follow-up once the staff check my insurance Medicare and Humana Advantage Medicare Plan

5.0

Thank you

5.0

You guys are great

5.0

Recommended

5.0

I felt that I was important to him.

5.0

Thank you for giving me relief.

4.0

I felt the visit was rushed through. I didn’t have all my questions answered and am still waiting on my mri result to be called to me

5.0

Good relationship with patients.

5.0

We talk about everything

5.0

The doctor is nice and understanding

5.0

Good good 🤷🏾‍♂️

5.0

I will continue to visit Dr Lakkadi for pain management issues.

5.0

The doctor let you know what is going on with you

5.0

Great Pain Doctor and we appreciate him very much

5.0

Very impressed with Dr. Lakkadi's patience and knowledge of my situation (back pain).

4.0

None

4.0

I know he is a busy man but I always feel like I didn’t have enough time to get the answers I’m looking for.

5.0

Dr Lakkadi has always been very attentive and patient.

5.0

Cares for his patients

5.0

Now I understand why my back has been so tense

5.0

She was very knowledgeable and perfesinall

4.0

Still having back issues would appreciate a call back to find a solution

5.0

I have been with doctor for quite a few years I appreciate each step of the way that he completes pain management his staff is extremely friendly willing to listen also so that when the doctor comes in it leaves nothing to doubt it's all documented his staff is excellent their follow-ups on letting me know when I have an appointment is aggressive and to the point and doctor is amazing man I would recommend him very highly

2.0

I had the records sent there but never got a call back.

5.0

Great!

5.0

I suffer from back pain and vertigo related migraines. Dr Lakkadi has been helpful managing my health issues.

5.0

I would recommend him

5.0

👍

5.0

Keep up the great work that your office provides to their patients

5.0

Great

5.0

All of the above and more

5.0

Great doctor in snow

5.0

Dr. Lakkadi took care to explain the options for treatment very clearly.

5.0

Thank you

4.0

Overall it was an Excellent Visit

5.0

None

5.0

Please continue as you are now. Thank you very much.

5.0

He is a great pain management doctor I have seen him for over 10 years.

5.0

No problems.

5.0

Dr. Lakkadi is awesome!

5.0

I can talk to him about anything

5.0

Very excellent kind and well listen to one thank you

5.0

Wouldn’t want to go to another clinic or doctor.

4.0

He a very caring man and DR and his staff is so good

5.0

I would recomend the clinic to everyone

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and caring for the well-being of his patients.

5.0

Explained all perceedures to the point

5.0

I've received very good care

5.0

Dr lakaddi is a respectful dr who listens.

5.0

Understanding

5.0

Love Dr. Lakkadi and his amazing team-both his office and the surgery center. They are the best!

4.0

Thank you

5.0

Pleasant medical all around service

5.0

I am looking forward to seeing you?ll when i need help thanks for everything

4.0

Looking forward to pain relief

5.0

It is a good feeling to know you are in good hands with Dr Lakkadi and his excellent supportive staff.

5.0

Was good at understanding my concerns

4.0

All around good visit

5.0

Awesome

5.0

Thanks for listening and explaining my problem so I could understand what was causing my pain.

5.0

Well professional

5.0

I will most definitely recommend Dr. Lakkadi and good Shepherd to any of my friends in need of similar health issues.

5.0

I trust Dr. Lakkadi implicitly and suggested my daughter ask him for a second opinion because of that.

5.0

Thanks

4.0

I hope this treatment works longer but if not I’m looking forward to whatever stops it even if it’s sergury...

5.0

Outstanding information for me

5.0

Called to check on me.

5.0

Bravo.. Keep up the great work. Attitudes !! Built in therapy & wellness . (🐪they're humpin' to please)

5.0

When I first came to him I was in so much pain.. after receiving treatment I’m a lots better not a 100% but getting there

5.0

I thank him for his concern and referrals that may be most helpful in determining my health situation....and so he will be better able to determine my needs. Referral to physical therapy and for MRI

4.0

Make you understand things

5.0

My doctor takes time to listen and help me deal with my rsds ( rsds. org). He is an excellent doctor

5.0

Friendly nurses!

2.0

why do you treat your patients like convicts? I have not had to seek pain meds in 20 years...now that I need them that apparently makes me a criminal and am treated as such.

5.0

Dr. Lakkadi and staff are the best! Always friendly and kind. I would not go anywhere else!

5.0

Thank you

5.0

Keep up the great work!

5.0

He carrying listen to one when one hurts he give options he also help solve one problem when in has pain well controlled medicine not pushing one to have more less is better

5.0

Thank you

5.0

I was told by community care that there is an authorization for an Orthopedic Dr at the facility and the authorization is in already. Any help to find out whom this person may be would be greatly appreciated.

2.0

After my experience with this Dr I wouldn’t trust him with a needle around any part of my body. He instilled no confidence in me what so ever. This appointment was a waste of my time.

5.0

I was pleased with my service i receivedThank

5.0

Keep doing as you are! Thank you all.

5.0

I appreciate your concern !

5.0

My Dr. Is a very great doctor.

5.0

Care about you like family

5.0

Thankful for the evaluation and recommendations.

5.0

Dr. Lakkadi gave me excellent care. He was kind and caring and listened to my needs and was genuinely concerned that he helped relieve my lower back pain. The care was so much better than I had received at my previous facility and pain doctor I had to deal with.

5.0

Just thanks. I know I am in good hands.

4.0

Excellent Ser.

5.0

Highly recommend. Everyone so nice and attentive.

5.0

Everyone was so nice and professional.

5.0

The staff treated me very well and explained how things would progress

3.0

Doctors are always in a rush. Not enough time to really explain yourself. Not only this doc they all are.

5.0

Treatment by everyone is excellent.

5.0

Keep on doing as you are. Thank you.

5.0

Need more doctors like him

5.0

Looking forward to my next appt.

5.0

Positive experience

5.0

Doctor is wonderful

4.0

Very professional and caring.

5.0

Thank you

5.0

He is awesome!

5.0

Very pleased.

5.0

Jobs WELL DONE

5.0

I will definitely go to him again

5.0

I need a shot right away in a lot of pain right now

5.0

No BS... called a spade a spade

3.0

I don’t appreciate being lied to

5.0

My doctor cares he takes the time to listen to me . I have something rare rsds type 2 . He understands my pain. And I'm a fighter to bet things. He's help me alot I always thank him when I see him

5.0

Best facilities and best medical staff I ever received care.

5.0

You made me feel comfortable with my upcoming procedure.

5.0

Appreciated that he was on time.

5.0

Just keep doing what you are doing!

5.0

Very good.

5.0

Loved them all

3.0

Had 3 different nurses tell me 3 different things

5.0

He's awesome.

5.0

Polite

5.0

Thank you ??!

5.0

They are so sweet and kind

5.0

The whole team always shows respect and courtesy. They are a happy group and even though you are in pain their caring attitude and happiness in the office makes you even feel better.

5.0

Great Dr

5.0

None at this time

5.0

Very courteous and respectful.

5.0

Very friendly and polite. Wouldn’t want to go any where else

5.0

None

5.0

My most trusted Dr

5.0

Excellent doctor!

5.0

Very pleasant and kind.

5.0

He’s awesome

4.0

Just a nice Dr

5.0

I’m very pleased with my provider. He listen to me and understand my problem.

5.0

Great doctor. Trust him fully

5.0

I’m just very pleased with how everything went today.

4.0

Billing is way behind

4.0

Just get it done

5.0

No feedback

5.0

Very confident having this staff as health provider.

5.0

Take out time to explain everything to you and make you feel comfortable about what’s going on

5.0

None needed

3.0

He said he could prescribe TENS therapy and send a prescription right to the pharmacy for a TENS unit. Apparently he is incorrect. They don't do that. Now what?

5.0

Very efficient

5.0

He is t he best

5.0

Love my doctor

5.0

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2.0

Will definitely never be back or recommend this physician to anyone

5.0

Total Satisfaction.