Dr. Suganthini Umakanthan, MD

Dr. Suganthini Umakanthan specializes in geriatric medicine and internal medicine, bringing 37 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Jaffna Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency at UMDNJ. Her extensive background focuses on caring for older adults and managing complex medical conditions that affect aging patients. Dr. Umakanthan provides care in English.

Dr. Umakanthan practices at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey. She treats patients with diabetes and high blood pressure, conditions that commonly affect older adults. Her approach includes coordinating physical therapy and strength training programs to help patients maintain their mobility and independence. Patients have given her an average rating of 2.3 on Vitals.