Dr. Ramaa Maruthachalam, MD

I moved to Merced and this doctor was assigned to me. I had to wait months for my first appointment. I asked to be put on the cancellation list but there were no calls. I arrived at the appointment early and still had to wait over an hour to be seen. When I finally got to see the doctor, it was literally 5 minutes and felt rushed. I wanted to go over some of my health issues as it was my first appointment with her but she didn't have time. I rarely go to doctors and only go if I need to. I felt like she was going through the motions and didn't care.

When I was telling the assistance what I was there for, was told I could only address 2 issues. That I needed to pick the top 2 issues. When she did come in she went over lad reports and then when asking questions she would cut you off. She was not through at all. Then when trying to tell her about another issue cuts you off and said she was busy and had to get to next patient. Didn't even give me 15 min of her time. She said she was writing a Rx never called it in then when we called the office to asked about was it told I had to make another appt. to see her. I was like why I already did and she told me she wanted me to take antibiotics, then two weeks later the Pharmacy called and said they had the Rx now. Suppose to do referral never happened still waiting two months later. Thought maybe a bad day but been seen by her now 5 times same thing. Done... Time for a new doctor.

my mother has a chronic illness and needed refills on her medication. After numerous times of asking for them and constantly being practically ignored, she went in several times and on the last time she went, Dr. Ramaa told her MA to tell my mom that if she was in a good mood, she would refill it but if she wasn't she wouldn't. Such an unprofessional doctor. just because you're having a bad day, you don't take it out on your patients.

She is always in a hurry and talks way more than she listens. Takes months to get appointments and appointments are constantly being canceled by her and then have to wait 2-3 months again before being seen or for follow ups. Take numerous calls to get prescriptions refilled, to get copies of lab results, or anything other information that is needed. 2 years and she still has not taken the time to learn my history or work on my issue. She is always in a rush and never finishes answering questions

Personally she is a great doctor. She listens and looks to find deeper reasonings for sickness however, the wait to see her is beyond ridiculous. She is always behind, or off. Her schedule to see patients is months. Yes, Months as in 2-3 months. The only way to see her within weeks is to first go the the E.R and then follow up with Ramaa because the E.R. Doc says so. If you want a doc who listens, and is willing to wait out your sickness, she is great. If you are sick often, don't bother.

Dr. Ramma's ( Maruthachalam) first name works best for me. How often do you find a physician like her? Sometimes perhaps. Dr. Ramma has a great personality, is truly caring, has a great staff, especially Martha and Carlos along with the front office. You will appreciate her personality as well as her knowledge. I've been with her many years, and look forward to seeing her each time. Make an appointment with her and you will see.