Dr. Prasanthi Marella, MD

Saw her twice then I got a call that she was leaving 'due to a family emergency' for THREE MONTHS and I would have to change doctors. She had just started with a new office and then left for 3 months. She would give no explanation as to why she was leaving other than that it was 'personal'. The problem is she left no other doctor in charge, and left the practice with not enough time to see her. Or rather, she determined that some of her patients could see her, but my need was not great enough. (I had already waited months for my appointment.)So I am left now for months without a Primary Care Physician. I would really like to know why on earth a doctor has to disappear for 3 months leaving all their patients without a PCP, forcing them to start the process all over again to find a decent PCP accepting new patients! Then waiting for the insurance company to make the change to a new PCP, then waiting usually 2-3 months to see that new PCP!Unacceptably irresponsible in my opinion.

She is phenomenal ! I have serious white coat syndrome and she put me at ease immediately. She listens, seems very knowledgeable and compassionate and goes above and beyond for her patients.

She saved my life! I went for years not knowing I had Lyme's: my previous doctor didn't take seriously my complaints about pain and deep fatigue. But she as soon as she saw me she prescribed the blood test for lyme. I believe I am alive today because of her. Caring, patient, and empathetic with the whole family! A Godsend person!

Very caring and understanding. I always trust her opinion, she has always been right and always looks to find the underlying problem. I am thankful I found her. Best doctor I've ever had.