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Malathy Tharumarajah, M.D.

Primary Care

4.7 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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Certified Specialties

Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine - Department of Medicine, Primary Care Physicians (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, Internal Medicine, Billings Clinic. 2014 - 2017

Education

BS | University of Toronto Scarborough (Canada). 2007

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.7 stars

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.8 stars

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.7 stars

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.7 stars

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.7 stars

Patient Comments

Provider does not work WITH her patients. Almost feels like she's working against the patient/ me at times. Not a fan. Doesn't give options.

Jun 30, 2024

5.0 stars

It's nice to be treated like a human being.

Jun 30, 2024

5.0 stars

I have no negative impressions from my first visit.

Jun 30, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Tharumarajah was very pleasant and engaging. This was my first visit.I also met with Rebecca for a wellness visit and I found her to be both pleasant and efficient.I would also mention that the receptionist was quite friendly and disarming.Looking forward to my next visit.

Jun 30, 2024

5.0 stars

My Primary displays concern for my health and care.

Jun 29, 2024

5.0 stars

This was the first time meeting Dr T and she was wonderful. I am very glad to have her as my Primary Care physician.

Jun 28, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Tharumarajah is always thoughtful, kind, and caring. She works very hard to help her patients feel better and feel like their thoughts and opinions matter.

Jun 28, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. T always listens me and we talk things over together.

Jun 28, 2024

5.0 stars

Very good experience

Jun 26, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Tharumarajah is excellent so far.

Jun 11, 2024

5.0

So far, very satisfied.

Jun 11, 2024

5.0

Very satisfied so far.

Jun 11, 2024

5.0

Excellent.

Jun 11, 2024

5.0

Excellent care.. Is all aspects of the office.

Jun 11, 2024

5.0

My provider and additional staff took their time to speak to me about my concerns and directed me to any additional care that I was requesting - eg. A new GYN than the one I have had. A referral was made quickly, during my visit.

Jun 09, 2024

5.0

I am very pleased to be a part of the U of R medical program - [...] I feel more confident with the U of R group, that my health concerns will be resolved in the proper manner.

Jun 09, 2024

5.0

I feel that my experience was perfect.

Jun 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. M. Tharumarajah and her nurse's Sara (who took care of my precheck before the Dr.) And also Rebecca, who called me with bloodwork results. They were kind, social, helpful, knowledgeable and respectful. As was Dr. T. This was my first visit to this provider and they all made me feel comfortable and relaxed.

Jun 09, 2024

1.0

This was my first visit with this new-to-me doctor. [...] She never asked me anything about my lifestyle, health history, or health habits.

Jun 05, 2024

5.0

Dr T is fantastic

May 31, 2024

1.0

My primary retired I've given Dr. T. some time to get to know me. It's a two way street with trust and health care. [...] I do not trust her with my health.

May 30, 2024

5.0

My doctor truly listened to my concerns. I really appreciate her very much.

May 25, 2024

5.0

Very good and concerned about lowering BP

May 25, 2024

5.0

Very personable and helpful in getting BP down

May 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. T. Is very thorough. Lovely personality

May 23, 2024

5.0

[...] This was a very positive experience.

May 21, 2024

5.0

Very positive experience

May 21, 2024

5.0

Dr T was great.

May 10, 2024

5.0

It was everything I was hoping for and more!

May 08, 2024

5.0

This was my first visit to Dr Tharumarajah as my new PCP. I was very pleased with her. She was knowledgeable, kind, compassionate and everything I was looking for in a new Internest after my previous PCP was getting ready to retire.

May 08, 2024

3.0

Doctor reflects poorly on U of R

May 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tharumarajah was very friendly!

May 07, 2024

5.0

She was very knowledgeable awesome doctor

May 05, 2024

5.0

[...] I was very pleased with my new PCP.

May 01, 2024

5.0

The entire staff was helpful, pleasant and professional. I don't remember their names. Dr. T was very attentive. The time spent with her was my best experience with a PCP I've had in many years!

Apr 28, 2024

5.0

Dr and staff were very kind and respectful

Apr 19, 2024

5.0

Great job

Apr 16, 2024

5.0

Excellent

Apr 16, 2024

5.0

Everyone they are the best

Apr 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tharumarajah did a thorough job of going over my meds and we discussed her concerns about a medication prescribed by my psychiatrist.

Apr 15, 2024

4.2

Provider is very good [...]

Apr 02, 2024

5.0

We just talked about how I felt and if I needed anything.

Mar 14, 2024

5.0

New provider since the previous one retired. Dr. T. listened patiently and was very receptive.

Mar 12, 2024

5.0

Everything was veery pleasant.

Feb 28, 2024

5.0

I am having some GI issues. My doctor gave me some great advice to help me with my ongoing issues.

Feb 28, 2024

5.0

Excellent communication with doctor and nurse!

Feb 24, 2024

5.0

Very professional and easy to talk to! Very understanding of my health issues!

Feb 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tharumarajah is the best. Well done with the new hire and replacement of Dr. [...].

Feb 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tharumarajah is a great doctor and I'm so fortunate to have been assigned to her care.

Feb 16, 2024

5.0

I am a very fortunate person. Thank you URMC.

Feb 16, 2024

5.0

I was provided with several solutions for my condition - medicine, herbal & environment.

Feb 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tharumarajah has been terrific. She met me less than a year ago and has been wonderful...learning about me and stepping right in and carrying on famously. She has been great.

Feb 04, 2024

5.0

This is only my 2nd visit with my new provider and she seems to really care about my health.

Jan 26, 2024

5.0

Doctor was thorough and sympathetic.

Jan 25, 2024

5.0

They are all new to me. Everyone was very courteous.

Jan 22, 2024

5.0

Very positively engaged

Jan 21, 2024

5.0

Dr.T is very personable, caring and showed concern and support.

Jan 21, 2024

5.0

Everything was great

Dec 22, 2023

5.0

This was my husband's first visit with Dr and we were both impressed with her .

Dec 20, 2023

5.0

We were given Dr. Tharumarajah by my husbands primary that retired and so far he is ok with her.

Dec 20, 2023

5.0

Very nice experience with new doctor

Dec 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tharumarajah couldn't have been nicer & considerate.

Dec 18, 2023

5.0

Very happy with Dr. Tharumarajah

Dec 14, 2023

5.0

I was satisfied with this, my very first visit. Time will tell. But I did feel comfortable with everyone there.

Dec 14, 2023

5.0

[...] Thus far my prescription refills and any queries I have had have been asswered.

Dec 14, 2023

5.0

This was the first time I met with my PCP [...]. She is very nice and knowlegeable.

Dec 14, 2023

5.0

New PCP. Love her. The transition could not have been better.

Dec 11, 2023

5.0

Dr T was great

Dec 08, 2023

2.6

Not happy at all with this provider. [...]

Dec 07, 2023

5.0

First time meeting my new doctor. Very good experience.

Dec 07, 2023

5.0

New primary, first visit, seems concerned about my health

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

My doctor is great [...].

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

Doctor and staff were great

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

This was my initial visit with my provider as my previous PCP retired. Could not have been more impressed! Delighted with this PCP and her staff!!

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Tharumarajah- Extremely personable, knowledgeable, kind, caring and thorough! Rebecca - Also extremely personable, knowledgeable, gentle, caring and thoughtful

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

She was new to the U of R Medicine but seemed very good.

Oct 30, 2023

5.0

She was so much better [...] in listening what I was concerned about. It will be a pleasure to speak with her.

Oct 02, 2023