Dr. Uma Purighalla, MD

Seemed as if Dr. Purighalla's attitude is that SHE is the DOCTOR and patients are to do as she says and not question her decision making process or much of anything else.

I have been going to Dr. Purighalla for the past several years. I tried my best to look past her rude and disrespectful staff, especially her receptionist. At my last appointment, I shared my concerns about the staff with Dr. Purighalla in private. She raised her voice and embarrassed me, as it is a small office, and everyone can hear everything. I could not continue with my appointment after that and left. Is this how a good doctor behaves with her patients? In addition, a doctor's office is a business and if Dr. Purighalla wishes to put staff's concerns well-above those of her patients, fine with me. Defending employees who threaten your livelihood seems like a mistake to me and I will be taking my business elsewhere. Seems to me others are doing the same, as well.

Very bad. I came in as a new patient. I have a lot of health problems and also PTSD. I asked for a prescription for anxiety medication, because I quit using medical marijuana. I was accused of lying, because my explanation "didn't roll of the tongue." Patients deserve the benefit of the doubt. If you can't or won't prescribe something just say so. Don't call the patient a liar. Have a little empathy. Doctors are supposed to be there to help people. I felt horrible because of the way she treated me. She referred me to a psychiatrist who isn't even accepting new patients, and their office is doesn't accept my health insurance anyway. Thanks for nothing. I will just stick with the medical marijuana. I don't need your judgement or accusations.

I really like Dr. Uma. She has been my PCP for at least 8 or so years and she has been my mother's for longer. She has a holistic approach to medicine which I appreciate and encourages and educates about lifestyle changes that can be made before throwing prescriptions that the problem. My only complaint is that the front office is not very nice.

Crea T. Crea T. Bethel Park, PA 0 friends 2 reviews 5.0 star rating11/21/2016 First to Review Dr. Uma purighalla is a wonderful choice ! I went to her recently to be cleared for eye surgery and she gave me a check up. I don't like having to visit doctors. Had some bad experiences. She made it a comfortable experience. She is a doctor who is about more than writing a prescription. She is about helping you understand your body and emotions and how the two are both important to make the whole w

I have been going to Dr. Uma for over 10 years. For me, she is a great fit. I appreciate the lifestyle suggestions she makes in addition to her medical recommendations. I have made changes to my diet and started mindfulness meditation and - for me - this has been very beneficial. She spends a good amount of time with me and takes all of my questions and concerns seriously.

each time I've been there, I waited about 1.5 hours to be seen. Staff reeks of cigarette smoke and talks about patients within ear shot of other patients. Dr Uma doesn't put her belief in healing aside to benefit what's best for the patient. I was sick for 20 days before she would call me in an antibiotic. Basically, it's a total waste of time to go see her as she never does anything about the reason you're there. Oh, and Kleenex in the waiting room of a Drs office would be a good idea.