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Dr. Lakshmi Sivasankar, MD

Dr. Lakshmi Sivasankar, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Lakshmi Sivasankar, MD is an internist in Chelmsford, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / KILPAUK MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington and Lowell General Hospital. She is not accepting new patients.

2 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 2 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

228 Billerica Rd Chelmsford, MA 01824
Telehealth available
(781) 221-2600

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Sivasankar specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Sivasankar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sivasankar

2.0
10 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
20%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
20%
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1 star
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I've had excellent experiences with Dr. Sivasankar. since she's been my primary care physician. She has a non-threatening easy going manner and listens well to any issues that I raise. She does a thorough job in her examinations, suggestions, and prescriptions. If you like a doctor who is highly skilled and also has a winning personality, I recommend Dr. Sivasankar
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Dracut, MA – Dec 14, 2017
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I was so cheesed off by my experience with Dr. Sivasankar that I felt compelled to write a review. It's interesting to see from other comments that other people have had similar experiences to mine with her and felt the same. This doctor does not care at ALL about any of your issues. It was so frustrating to explain my problems at length and not have them listened to seriously. I feel like I could have told her I was dying on my deathbed and she would have just smiled and prescribed medication.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Billerica, MA – Apr 10, 2017
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She's your typical doctor that doesn't believe a word you're saying about YOUR symptoms. She doesn't care about her patients needs and instead takes the easy way out by trying to force pain medication down your throat. She's been my doctor and also my mothers. My mom is currently in the ICU with double phenomena after seeing Dr. Sivasankar Friday and getting a misdiagnosis. We will not be going back to her. Harvard Vanguard in general has also gone downhill. The doctor to patient ratio is bad.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Jill in Chelmsford, MA – Jan 26, 2017
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Nothing outstanding here. Just an average experience, with average practitioner. This facility is a business producing medical care to optimize profitability. If something were really wrong or medically intensive, I'd go elsewhere.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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cw in Lowell, MA – Mar 14, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lakshmi Sivasankar, MD is an internist in Chelmsford, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / KILPAUK MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Dr. M.g.r. Medical University / Kilpauk Medical College

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates228 Billerica Rd Chelmsford, MA 01824
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington

    45 Mall Rd
    Burlington, MA 01803
    Recipient of 41
    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

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Lowell General Hospital

    295 Varnum Ave
    Lowell, MA 01854
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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