Dr. Poongodi Chandrasekaran, MD

Horrible. I’ve been dealing with serious debilitating health issues for months. I’m on high blood pressure n cholesterol meds. Ive been sick for months and stuck in my house. Unable to work all summer. Only time I’ve left was drs or Er visits. I called this dr to see about getting me into a cardiologist. My symptoms are getting worse and I told her. Im winded and dizzy. She had her secretary call back 2 hours later to tell me to call my neurologist. She’s my primary. I am just a number to her. She doesn’t realize I take care of 4 boys. My elderly father and now have custody of my teenage nephew. My mother was and rn nurse who passed a little over a year ago to cancer. I take care of my family and I’m unable to at this time. It’s been months and they can’t find out what’s happening to me. I’ve got blue cross great insurance. I just paid to have a battery of tests done in NH out of my own pocket because she wouldn’t help me. Thanks DR Chandra. My family and the people who referred me to

I have gone to Dr. Chandra for the last few years. She is very professional and knows her job well. She is informative as well as polite and inquisitive about anything that may be ailing me. I was surprised to see other negative comments regarding her. Some people just like to complain. Dr Chandra is the best. She listens to me and always asks questions before diagnosis. I can always count on her advice and help.

I have seen Dr. Chandra for several years now . I don't take my healthcare lightly. I am the daughter of a (MGH trained) neurologist, and have always enjoyed the best possible medical care throughout my life. I am also a PA (Physician Assistant). I have found Dr. Chandra (as she calls herself for short) to be thorough, conscientious, and on top of her game medically. I feel extremely comfortable being under her care. She is also very compassionate and warm and has an excellent bedside manner.

She didn't listen to me, use eye contact or answer my questions. Examination was brief.

Dr. Chandra was terrible. I felt like a number and not a patient. Despite having a 7 year history with Xanax (which is documented in my medical records she claimed to review) due to an anxiety disorder, when I requested a refill she made me feel like I was displaying drug seeking behaviors. I have never had an issue with misusing my prescriptions and a 30 day supply lasts me up to a year. I was humiliated for asking for a simple refill. I will NEVER go back and will NEVER recommend her.

She's a pretty condescending person and has made me uncomfortable on several occasions. Not someone you can feel free to talk to about personal medical things without worrying about being judged. Definitely looking for a new PCP.

Daughter goes in for possible wound infection following 8th surgery following MV; no request for pain meds, in fact last time she was there she refused Rx for opiates. Asked if an IV drug user; never. Tells her she needs to know due to potential interaction with antibiotic - so a lie as well. Feel insulted, furious & told daughter to find new PCP. She's a well developed, well nourished college student with zero signs or symptoms of any drug abuse. MA is going overboard & this MD out of line.