Amit Wasudeo Bhandarkar, MD

Orthopedics

402 N. Pleasant Ave

CENTRALIA, IL 62801-3006 Directions

618-436-6185

www.ssmhealth.com

4.5 out of 5

30 verified ratings

30 Ratings, 11 Comments


The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
AI Overview

Dr. Bhandarkar is described as knowledgeable, professional, and caring; patients highlight clear explanations, thorough testing, and a comfortable bedside manner. Multiple comments praise his diagnostic skills and ability to review test results with patients. One patient followed him from another city, indicating strong loyalty. A single concern notes a missing visit summary needed for family discussion. Overall sentiment is strongly positive with occasional communication follow-up gaps.

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Sep 19, 2025
needing back surgery, when he gets me fixed up I'll be happy

Sep 16, 2025
Taking too long to get help.

Sep 13, 2025
Dr. Bhandarkar is an exceptional doctor. He included me in going over my MRI results and showing me on the imaging what was going on. He also is going the extra mile to get my surgery approved through the insurance company.

Sep 12, 2025
He has done cervical surgery on me before he moved to SSM . I followed him there

Sep 12, 2025
Very nice and explained my situation to me where I could understand it.

Sep 10, 2025
Good surgeon

Aug 5, 2025
It was the first time I saw him and I really liked him. He explained things very well for me to understand

Mar 28, 2025
He is a great dr !!! I followed him from Marion il

Jan 24, 2025
Very pleased with my visit he was very nice explained things well and made me feel very comfortable

Jan 15, 2025
Dr. Bhandarkar scheduled the needed tests to get to my problems. He did a superb job at showing me what the tests showed and what they meant. Great doctor.

Nov 18, 2024
He’s very knowledgeable and professional in his practice.