Smita Maruvada, MD

Patients appreciate

Dr. Smita Maruvada receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from patients, with the most frequently praised qualities being her exceptional listening skills and genuine care for patients. Reviewers consistently describe her as thorough, knowledgeable, and professional, particularly in managing rheumatologic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other autoimmune disorders. Patients appreciate that she takes time to explain diagnoses, test results, and treatment options in terms they can understand, never making them feel rushed or that their questions are unimportant. Many reviews highlight her compassionate bedside manner, with patients describing her as kind, caring, and treating them like family. Her collaborative approach to developing treatment plans, involving patients in decision-making, is repeatedly mentioned as a strength. Patients also value her responsiveness to MyChart messages, her ability to remember details from previous visits, and her thoroughness in reviewing medical records before appointments.

Patients also share

The reviews reveal very few areas for improvement, with only a handful of constructive comments among the overwhelmingly positive feedback. One patient noted that Dr. Maruvada speaks quickly, which can be challenging for elderly patients with hearing aids to understand. Another reviewer mentioned a brief five-minute appointment that felt rushed, though this appears to be an isolated experience. One patient expressed concern about questioning a prescribed dosage and felt the interaction could have been handled differently when asked about their information source. A few reviews from patients new to Dr. Maruvada's care indicated they were still developing a relationship with her and getting accustomed to her approach. One lower-rated review mentioned that the provider started with technical information rather than personal care, though this feedback was somewhat unclear.