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Dr. Rita Kathawa, MD

Dr. Rita Kathawa, MD

Internal Medicine*
5+ years of experience

Dr. Rita Kathawa, MD is an internist in Sterling Heights, MI and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine, Lansing, Michigan in 2017. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Beaumont Hospital, Troy and Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren Campus. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Michigan Weight Loss Institute

41400 Dequindre Rd Ste 105 Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Telehealth available

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Dr. Kathawa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kathawa

3.9

14 ratings, 13 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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JA – Nov 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kim Elliott – Nov 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Cheryl Boyd – Nov 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Brandy Williams – Nov 02, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
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Apr 11, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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KellB – Feb 16, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Glenda P Evans – Oct 21, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Doug Kedrow – May 21, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dorothy Jones – Jan 13, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Rene Morad – Dec 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Edwardo G – Jan 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 26, 2020
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Lauren Ives – Sep 22, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

Offering wide variety of different treatment options for each condition.

biography

Dr. Kathawa is a double-board certified obesity medicin physician specializing in internal medicine and medical weight management. She is an expert in adult chronic disease prevention and management. 
  • Internal Medicine

  • Bariatric Medicine

  • Obesity Medicine

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  • Harvard Medical School (mmsc)

    2020
  • Ascension Macomb-oakland Hospital, Family Medicine, Mi

    Internship Hospital, 2020
  • Ascension Macomb-oakland Hospital, Family Medicine, Mi

    Residency Hospital, 2020
  • Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine, Lansing, Michigan

    Medical School, 2017
  • Wayne State University-masters

    Undergraduate School, 2013
  • Wayne State University

    Undergraduate School, 2012
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
American Board of Obesity Medicine®
American Board of Obesity Medicine
Obesity Medicine
Self designated 
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  • English

  • Arabic

  • Chaldean

  • Spanish

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Locations

Michigan Weight Loss Institute

Sterling Heights Michigan Weight Loss Institute41400 Dequindre Rd Ste 105 Sterling Heights, MI 48314
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Beaumont Hospital, Troy

    44201 Dequindre Rd
    Troy, MI 48085
    Recipient of 48
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital

    3601 W 13 Mile Rd
    Royal Oak, MI 48073
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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  • Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren Campus

    11800 E 12 Mile Rd
    Warren, MI 48093

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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