Dr. Santhanam Lakshminarayanan, MD

I can’t get over how rude this doctor was. So bad that I sought out a place to leave a review. I was late to my appointment, he has no idea why, he called to yell at me because I was late. YELL at me people. Since when do doctors call patients other than for results? He was so disrespectful. Never asked if I was ok. People have car accidents. People have traumatic things that happen. You can’t call patients and yell at them, and first ask if they are ok. I was so polite even in his outburst of anger and tried to apologize and I asked to reschedule, but he said, »I won’t take you for 6 months. » this was supposed to be my first appointment. It’s not like I’ve been late before. I had a car accident but he couldn’t car less. My car is totaled!!! He wasn’t even bothered to ask why I was late, he was condescending, very rude, obnoxious. Step down from your pedestal there mr doctor, what makes a person great is not their diplomas, it’s how they treat people.

Excellent clinician. Diagnosed my condition on first visit and lab work verified. Has been treating me for 16 years and has made improvements in my quality and length of life many times. Wonderful with my family members as well. Has an amazing staff.

This is the absolute WORST doctor I have ever seen. He is completely worthless!! He denied my previous diagnosis and told me I don't have that and gave me an antidepressant that I told him I have already tried and reacted negatively to. His response was, "well we will see." Didn't listen, didn't order any bloodwork, didn't examine me, didn't ask any questions of type of pain I have. SAVE YOURSELF TIME/MONEY AND DO NOT SEE THIS MAN. HE SHOULD NOT BE A DOCTOR. THIS IS FROM AN RN W/ 20yrs exp.

I've heard more than one negative about him, but I have to say he is a doctor who truly listens to me and looks outside the box when it comes to stereotyping my complaints. If you get past his exterior you find a very caring and compassionate physician who cares long term.

Took me off all medications, tested blood ONCE, told me to burn my medical files &used a psychiatrist. My diagnosis from past drs of Lyme disease & RA conflicted with his medical opinion. Became rude when my mother came to appointment with me to help me express my frustration with this lack of care. Saw him for a year & left me distraught, and helpless. Lyme disease is an illness that should be taken seriously by ALL professionals, especially when a patient has many tests proving she/he has it