Dr. Lakshmi Padma Kocharla, MD

its rare to see someone with excellent knowledge at the same time have tremendous empathy. she has been caring for me and I did not know that life feels this much better with proper treatment until I started with her. I am very greatful for her.

Dr. Kocharla is an excellent physician. She has always been very personable with me and has been acknowledged in her profession with many awards. As a Rheumatologist, she does perform drug monitoring in her office. Sometimes pain meds are denied which of course will generate negative comments from individuals seeking narcotics.

I agree with the comment below. She is rated as best rheumatologist in Kalamazoo by her patients in arthritis website this year. She is very respected physician with excellent knowledge and interpersonal skills. I think we should not rate the doctor based on fact that we did not get what we wanted from her. She was very good with me and I recommended her to all my family..

Excellent physician, courteous, good bedside manners

I can't believe that this woman actually passed the medical boards! I wonder how many times she had to take them before she finally (maybe) passed. Her "people skills" are positively deplorable! She was unable to make any decisions/reccomendations without constantly asking her coworkers. I will seek medical care at a different office entirely.