Mahesha L. Makandura, MD | Detroit, MI | Rheumatologist

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Dr. Mahesha Makandura treats arthralgia, fatigue, and back pain, and performs autoimmune disease tests and extremity X-rays in her rheumatology practice. She has 16 years of experience and sees patients in Detroit and West Bloomfield, Michigan. Dr. Makandura completed her residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University in 2017 and her fellowship at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals in 2023. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Makandura 4.6 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.6

10 Ratings
16 years of experience
25 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospita
10 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
1 area of expertise
3 office locations
Female

Mahesha L Makandura's Ratings and Reviews

4.6

10 Ratings with 10 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 60 Minutes

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Patients appreciate Dr. Mahesha Lakmali Makandura for her professionalism, caring demeanor, and effective communication skills. Many find her thorough in assessments and value her ability to listen to patients' concerns and incorporate their thoughts into treatment plans. However, some patients report negative experiences, citing issues with her listening skills, reluctance to order necessary tests, and premature conclusions about their conditions, which have resulted in dissatisfaction and delayed treatments for certain individuals.

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I felt that Dr Makandura is knowledgeable and experienced. She did a thorough assessment and clearly communicated her suggested plan for going forward. Dr Makandura listened to my concerns and included my thoughts about my follow-up plan. I am a recently retired RN and I very much appreciate her professionalism and her caring manner.

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Overall very good!

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August 14th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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July 1st, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Very clear and understandable

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May 13th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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The Dr was very friendly, personable & professional. She made me feel very comfortable & was easy to talk to

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April 22nd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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This was my first visit with Dr. Makendura. I liked her very much & the nurse/PA I saw first.

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February 25th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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October 26th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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October 9th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Do NOT Go to THIS DOCTOR !!! She doesnt listen to symptoms. she wont order tests unless your getting upset and fighting back. she is rude. she makes auusmption about your conditions. she doesnt doctument symptoms. I wasnt even giving the chance ti finish explaining my sympotoms before she decided the visit was over. no treament plan made now I need to find another physican, Delaying my treatment.

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January 15th, 2025

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Mahesha L Makandura, MD	Dr. Fizza Zulfiqar	Dr. Tanushri Bhushan	Dr. John Patrick Slattery III
Rheumatology	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.6 (10 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
16 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Detroit , MI	Pontiac , MI	Detroit , MI	Fort Lauderdale , FL
Med School: University of Sri Jayewardenepura Faculty of Medic (Medical Education)	Med School: Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College	Med School: Ssr Medical College
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Rheumatology

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Mahesha L Makandura holds an expired medical license in the state of Michigan.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Michigan that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospita in 2023.

Residency

Completed their residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University in 2017.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Sri Jayewardenepura Faculty of Medic (Medical Education) in 2010.

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Mahesha L Makandura's NPI number is 1235593682.

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