Dr. Gita Pillai, MD
Orthopedic Surgery • Female • Age 42
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
Orthopaedic Associates of Southern Delaware
12100 Black Swan Dr # 201 Lewes, DE 19958Dr. Gita Pillai, MD is a Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Lewes, DE. Dr. Pillai has more experience with Shoulder/Upper Arm and Elbow than other specialists in her area. She is affiliated with Beebe Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and has indicated that she accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Pillai to book an appointment.
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- Office environment (66)
- Explained conditions well (63)
- Staff friendliness (62)
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- Appointment was rushed (8)
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Horrible experience with this practice and the doctor
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- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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36Feb 19, 2020
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She helped “cure” my rotator cuff with PT and didn’t recommend surgery. I was amazed that any surgeon wouldn’t want to operate! Very nice, listened to my concerns and even offered to look at a friend’s knee because the friend couldn’t get a straight answer from any ortho doc. I recommend Dr Pillai to everyone.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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No results
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31C Simpson – Aug 09, 2019
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Dr. Pillai operated on my right shoulder repairing a torn rotator cuff.
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33May 08, 2019
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Dr. Pillai gave me ALL my options when I presented to her with a shoulder injury. As a 47 year old who is very athletic, I wanted to maintain optimal use and return to the same quality of life. She recommended surgery IF I wanted to continue doing the same activities. I opted for surgery for a labral tear and am now better than ever! A year later, resuming my normal activities and my shoulder is stronger. Great physician to go to with athletic related injuries! A big thanks to Dr. Pillai
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31Lewes, DE – Feb 07, 2019
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I was very apprehensive about having shoulder surgery. Dr. Pillai and her staff, especially Lauren V., were very patient with me and accommodated my concerns. I feel fortunate that I had someone of Dr. Pillai's skill and expertise to do the surgery. Everyone, even my cardiologst, told me that I was in the best of hands, so I went into the procedure with 100% confidence. Dr. Pillai is excellent at pain management. It's been minimal a week out of the surgery.
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4Sharon Miken in Lewes, DE – Jan 23, 2019
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she's great, just don't try calling. The receptionist has issues with answering the phones.
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2Lewes, DE – Dec 27, 2018
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Six weeks out from total shoulder replacement. Never needed prescription pain meds. All is progressing without issue. Dr. Pillai is an outstanding physician who takes time to answer all your questions, explain your treatment options and leaves you with confidence in her ability. Highly respected by hospital staff. Her office staff are also off the charts.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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3Tom in Dagsboro, DE – Aug 01, 2018
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Dr. Pillai performed surgery on my left shoulder in March. I found her to be very professional and thorough. My shoulder feels great! Thank you!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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1richard8158 in Milton – Jun 29, 2018
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Dr. Pillai treated me as conservatively as possible and only recommended surgery when absolutely necessary. Surgery was a positive experience.
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1F Isakoff – Nov 08, 2017
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Overall an excellent result to rotator cuff surgery
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1Nancy Montaguejomontag in lewes, de – Nov 01, 2017
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Dr. Pillai is very thorough during my visits. She always spends extra time explaining medical conditions in a professional way. I appreciate Dr. Pillai's personal interactions and she has an excellent bedide manner.
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1Donna Darcey – Oct 17, 2017
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Outstanding physician. Treating my shoulder. Explained everything. Very kind and patient. And best of helped me! Office staff very efficient and helpful.
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Roberta in Lewes, DE – Jun 02, 2017
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Very positive and successful experience.
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Arlington, VA – May 14, 2017
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Excellent doctor has repaired both of my shoulders with the greatest results. I would recommend Dr Pillai to any family members and any friends I have. It is a great pleasure to have her as my doctor I consider myself to be very lucky.
Thank You
George Horrocks
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1George Horrocks in Lewes DE – May 11, 2017
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DOCT PILLAI IS VERY KIND AND CARES ABOUT PEOPLE.....VERY PROFESSIONAL WITH HER STAFF.
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MICHEL DAGOSTINO in Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 – May 05, 2017
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Dr. Pillai was very professional and informative. She prepared me for every aspect of my rotator cup surgery. She has a very nice and friendly manner and would answer any questions or concerns I had.
I have recovered very well. I highly recommend Dr. Pillai.
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1George Zukowski in Greenwood Delaware – May 04, 2017
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I am so fortunate to have had Dr. Pillai as my surgeon for a reverse replacement of my left shoulder. I felt confident from the first visit and have never been disappointed. Dr. Pillai did such a good job with my shoulder surgery that I was pain-free almost immediately and have remained that way for this entire year. I always felt I could contact Dr. Pillai and her staff with any problems or questions. Dr. Pillai is always interested, involved and reassuring. I definitely recommend Dr. Pillai.
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1Jean Woolley in Lewes, DE – Apr 22, 2017
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I injured my shoulder and Dr. Pillai got me in to see her the same day. The office staff were all very nice. She was very thorough and efficient. We tried to avoid surgery at first with therapy but when that didn't work I had surgery on my shoulder. I did therapy for a few months after and am now doing great and back at the gym. I would highly recommend her.
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Milton, de – Apr 21, 2017
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My recommendation is to stay away from this doctor. She is not friendly, lacks professionalism, and is downright incompetent. She did my rotator cuff surgery last year and it never healed properly. I had it redone in FL and the dr found that not only did she miss one-half of a major tear (she only half fixed it), but she failed to reduce the bone spur enough so that it caused more shredding of the muscle. Thank heavens I found someone who was willing to repair her work.
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86barbara witt in Venice, FL – Apr 14, 2017
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By far the most experienced shoulder surgeon in the area. I was very pleased with both her surgery and the staff at Bebee - and I am generally not a fan of Bebee health care or most local physicians. She did not discount my complaints of pain immediately post surgery, and was very comforting and concerned for me.
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11Donna Whiteside in Millsboro, DE – Mar 22, 2017