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Sucharitha Shanmugam

Dr. Sucharitha Shanmugam, MD

Rheumatology

OVERVIEW

****Available - TeleMedicine - Rheumatology Services*** Please call for information. Dr. Shanmugam is a board certified rheumatologist who has been practicing in the Philadelphia suburbs for over 10 years.Dr. Shanmugam completed her internal medicine training from Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health and went on to be Assistant Professor of Medicine at Abington Hospital prior to competing her rheumatology fellowship training at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia. She is a fellow of the American College of Rheumatology and a member of the Pennsylvania Rheumatology Society.She truly believes that a physician patient relationship that is built on trust helps patients feel healthy and get better soon. She devotes a lot of her time during each patient visit to talk to patients about their health and makes sure she address all their concerns. Dr. Shanmugam is an expert in diagnosing and treating a variety of rheumatological conditions. Her areas of interest are treating inflammatory arthritis, osteoporosis, systemic lupus ,and inflammatory myositis. Her personal mission is to treat the patient not just the diseaseTo provide the best care is to provide timely care. Dr.Shanmugam has created an Early Arthritis Referral Program with the mission to provide early access, to patient with inflammation related arthritis, before the disease can cause irreversible joint damage.Dr. Shanmugam's primary goal is to provide an atmosphere where all patients feel welcome, safe, and cared for. Her office creates an atmosphere that is compassionate and efficiently provides care to each and every patient.- In office Infusions:                          Remicade                Orencia                Rituxan                Simponi Aria                Benlysta                Actemra                Reclast- In Office Injections:                  Cimzia                              Stelara                              Prolia                              Evenity- Joint injections                Intra Articular Corticosteroids                Viscosupplementation - Synvisc, Orthovisc, Euflexxa, Gel-One  
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PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Explains conditions and treatments
Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed
Office cleanliness

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Shanmugam's Rating
26 Ratings with 13 Reviews
Patient Perspective
5.0 Explains conditions and treatments
4.5 Takes time to answer my questions
4.5 Provides follow-up as needed
Office Rating
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766 W Lincoln Hwy, Exton, PA, 19341
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4.0 Office cleanliness
4.0 Courteous staff
5.0 Scheduling flexibility
Rheumatology and Arthritis Care Center
766 W Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA, 19341
13 REVIEWS
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"Dr. Shanmugam noticed something odd in my x ray. She recommended an MRI. I had chondrosarcoma. Caught early and completely removed. She saved my life."
  • September 8, 2023
"Both Dr Shanmugam and Nurse Practitioner Linda are very good and good listeners. I always leave feeling that they really care about me and my issues. "
  • April 7, 2023
"Just flat out awesome. Very good Doctor"
  • December 21, 2022
"They cancelled my appointment less than two hours before. It took two phone calls to get a straight answer as to what was happening. This was my follow up to my first appointment. I had a bunch of blood work and imaging done. When I spoke with the patient coordinator about the cancellation, she said that the notes from the doctor stated that everything looked normal so there wasn’t any need to follow up. I was dismissed via a message a cold a thoughtless message. I am absolutely shocked this is how a doctor and office can treat a patient. If you are looking for someone to treat and diagnose you beyond looking at blood work alone and don’t want to be dismissed because of it, steer clear of this place."
  • August 19, 2022
"Just Love her !! Great Dr. Caring , Friendly and great personality! ??"
  • April 7, 2022
"Dr S is very knowledgeable and patient. "
  • October 2, 2021
"You will NOT find a better, more capable. more caring rheumatologist than doctor Shanmugan. Not only is she extremely knowledgeble, her level of commitment to compassionate care prompted her to call me late afternoon to address an annoying pain issue for which she immediately called in a relieving prescription. If you have any rheumatic issues, run, don't walk, to her office in Exton. I guarantee you will be surprised at the style, attitude and level of competency this doctor brings to your care!!!!"
  • April 29, 2021
"Excellent doctor- very knowledgeable and approachable. Clen office setting in Exton. Helpful staff."
  • December 1, 2020
"An exceptional listener.Take the time to ask questions about symptoms and prior health episodes.Excellent diagnostician IMO.I would highly recommend her..a Board Certified Dr in her field is difficult to get an appointment with for months.Not the case with her"
  • November 28, 2020
"Dr. Shanmugam has been treating my RA from its onset. She does not rush appointments and takes the time to talk to her patients. She explains treatments and medications so that you can understand. So glad that she is no longer with her previous practice! The new practice seems much nicer to deal with that the prior one!"
  • May 19, 2020
"An exceptional rheumatologist is very hard to find, one who is proficient in diagnosing rare autoimmune diseases . My first appointment with Dr. Shanmugam was six years, ago and within five minutes she knew I had Sjogren’s Syndrome. I could not believe after all these years trying to figure out why my white blood count was low; I finally had the answer. But that was just the beginning. Dr. Shanmugam literally saved my life when my muscles collapsed four years ago. She immediately sent me to the hospital for testing and a muscle biopsy for further confirmation of an autoimmune disease called Polymyositis. An amazing doctor like Dr. Shanmugam is hard to find, and I will be forever grateful for the knowledge, compassion, and dedication that she showed me. In my opinion, Dr. Shanmugam is the best rheumatologist in her field! "
  • May 11, 2020
"Extremely attentive and clearly explain medications and benefits on managing condition. Talks with you not at you. "
  • April 15, 2020
"I have been seeing Dr Shanmugan for a few years and I highly recommend her, so much so that I am following her to her new practice, in spite of the fact that is a much longer commute for me. She is professional, courteous, personable, and has always addressed all of my concerns completely over the years. She has worked to see my overall health is the best it can be. She takes the time to listen and actively engages with me. I highly recommend her."
  • March 11, 2020

LOCATIONS

766 W Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA, 19341
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted

SPECIALTIES

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Graduated 2008
Abington Hospital- Jefferson Health
Graduated 2005

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (14)

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  • IBC Personal Choice PPO
  • IBC Keystone HMO POS
  • CIGNA PPO
  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • CIGNA HMO
  • Capital BC PPO
  • Aetna Health Network
  • Aetna Basic HMO
  • Aetna Choice POS
  • Aetna Choice POS Open Access
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medicare Advantage
  • Cigna Health Spring - HMO Medicare
  • Humana Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
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