Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati, MD | San Diego, CA | Internist

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Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati is an internal medicine physician who earned her medical degree from Guntur Medical College. With 45 years of experience in healthcare, she brings extensive knowledge to her practice of internal medicine. Dr. Prathipati is fluent in English and Tagalog.

Dr. Prathipati practices in San Diego, California, and is affiliated with East Campus Medical Center at UC San Diego Health. She focuses on managing high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies in her patients. Her practice includes performing comprehensive blood work and kidney function tests to monitor patient health. Patients have given Dr. Prathipati an average rating of 2.4 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
2.4

26 Ratings
45 years of experience
63 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Tagalog
Guntur Medical College
14 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Female

Dr. Prathipati's Ratings and Reviews

2.4

26 Ratings with 14 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 24 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (12)
Had a good bedside manner: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (13)
Spent time with me: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (13)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (12)
Flexible scheduling: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (9)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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I have been seeing her for about 10 years, she is smart, does lots of tests and very good follow up. I was having problems with terrible insurance and her head nurse and staffher staff battled the insurance company for me. This insurance was so bad they went bankrupt they found new insurance company for five or more patients.this was 4 years ago and the new insurance is very much improved . I have gone through some difficult times but my doctor stuck with me. She is a good person as is her staff.

October 17th, 2019

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I have been seeing her for about 10 years, she is smart, does lots of tests and very good follow up. I was having problems with terrible insurance and her head nurse and staffher staff battled the insurance company for me. This insurance was so bad they went bankrupt they found new insurance company for five or more patients.this was 4 years ago and the new insurance is very much improved . I have gone through some difficult times but my doctor stuck with me. She is a good person as is her staff.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 17th, 2019

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I think she is the smartest doctor I have ever met! extremely good clinician. She is so kind. she has many elderly patients and she is very patient with them.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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October 19th, 2016

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Sent me an email regarding my bloodwork results.. never had blood work done...she wore open toe flipflops to my appointment. very unprofessional

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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July 3rd, 2016

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I will never return. I have seen this doctor three times and have had enough of her making me feel like I am not worthy of being concerned about my health.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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June 10th, 2016

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Horrible bedside manner, doesn't have respect for patient opinions or questions.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

November 12th, 2015

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She's awful. She doesn't care and doesn't even bother to hide it. She's not blunt she just doesn't care enough about her patients to be respectful.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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April 9th, 2015

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I will not want to come back...

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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March 2nd, 2015

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This woman likes the title of Doctor but does not care for her patients. My mother had a serious UTI and all this doctor said was "What do you expect? She has Dementia". She refused to do testing and a week after we fired her, my mother almost died in the hospital from. . . .wait for it... wait for it....a serious UTI. Why doesn't this web site allow us to leave feedback with ZERO STARS??

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

August 6th, 2014

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This doctor is in a rush to get out of your visit and has zero bedside manners. It is amazing that anybody would want her as a doctor, because she has no empathy and listening skills. Try a different practitioner if you can. She may be a good doctor, but the way she treats her patients is despicable.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis

Needs Improvement

Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

July 23rd, 2014

Prathipati Lakshimi Office

4276 54th Pl Ste BSan Diego, CA 92115

Tel: (619) 286-3222

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati

4276 54th PlSan Diego, CA 92115

4276 54th Pl

4276 54th Pl Ste 340-BSan Diego, CA 92115


Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati, MD	Dr. George Mousa, MD	Eric Harker	Karthikeyan Viswanathan, DO
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.4 (26 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (8 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
45 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Tagalog		Speaks English	Speaks English, Tamil
San Diego , CA	Upland , CA	Lyons , CO	Palo Alto , CA
Med School: Guntur Medical College	Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine	Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York
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Internal Medicine

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Immunization
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Weight Loss
Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Guntur Medical College in 1981.

NPI Number

Dr. Prathipati's NPI number is 1245338490.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati affiliated with?: Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati is affiliated with East Campus Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health.
What languages does Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati speak?: Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati speaks English and Tagalog.
Does Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Lakshmi Prathipati accepts on their Vitals profile.
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