Malini Venkatram, M.D.

Rheumatology

4851 E. Pickard Street, Suite 2400

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Directions

(989) 956-9128

4.6 out of 5

303 verified ratings

303 Ratings, 162 Comments


The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
AI Overview

Patients consistently praise Dr. Venkatram for being knowledgeable, thorough, caring, and professional. Many highlight her strong listening skills, clear explanations, and attentive, compassionate manner; several note telemedicine visits that were comprehensive. Office staff and nursing support are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating. A minority mention communication barriers (difficulty understanding speech or feeling rushed) and occasional issues with continuity (long wait for initial appointment, telehealth vs in-person). Overall sentiment is highly positive for clinical care and outcomes.

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Feb 27, 2026
Great!

Feb 25, 2026
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Integrity all around

Feb 25, 2026
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Excellent provider!

Feb 21, 2026
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Absolutely

Feb 21, 2026
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Dr. Venkatram has been very helpful in helping me to understand my health issues.

Feb 20, 2026
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She will find out what your medical problem is and explain how you will be treated.

Feb 14, 2026
Dr. Venkatram is very knowledgeable and thorough. She is also very polite and friendly. I would highly recommend her.

Feb 14, 2026
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I would recommend her.

Feb 13, 2026
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She is a great Doctor. For me she is hard to understand but her nurse come and with that.

Feb 13, 2026
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Friendly, thorough and efficient.

Feb 11, 2026
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Wonderful office wonderful staff. Excellent Dr. would definitely recommend.

Feb 7, 2026
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I would strongly recommend Dr Vanketram. My whole life changed when I received the diagnosis. I had many questions, and was overwhelmed with emotions. Within a short time, Dr. Vanketram made me confident that I was in the right hands. I am extremely happy with the progress that has been made through the direction of Dr. Vanketram.

Feb 7, 2026
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I always tell anyone who asks that they should see her she is really pleasant down to earth and truely cares for how you feel and respects what you say and want to do for treatment

Feb 5, 2026
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Has helped me out so much n listen to the issues I had. They made me feel like they really cared about me!! I don’t get that often so it’s comforting to know a whole team can care deeply!!

Feb 5, 2026
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The people in the office are very nice caring and helpful.

Feb 3, 2026
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This is an excellent provide

Jan 31, 2026
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Im greatfull.for the help

Jan 30, 2026
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She is great. I'm so glad I decided to switch to her.

Jan 26, 2026
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Christy is the best nurse...

Jan 22, 2026
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Knowledgeable, informed, gracious, caring. Always has my best health at the forefront.

Jan 16, 2026
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I highly recommend

Dec 24, 2025
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They always take the time to listen

Dec 18, 2025
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Courteous friendly knowledgeable doctor and staff

Dec 17, 2025
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We don’t seem to communicate well and I’m not sure if that’s because our visits are by video or if we just don’t communicate well.

Dec 17, 2025
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That it's a great place to go

Dec 12, 2025
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Listens carefully to what I have to say.

Dec 10, 2025
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Not great lately. Feels like I’m not heard and supported. Questions are not being answered and things are being ignored

Dec 6, 2025
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Professional and Friendly and very Helpful

Nov 30, 2025
Dr Venkatram is Amazing. She is professional and caring. Takes time with me and explains everything. I highly recommend her.

Nov 30, 2025
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Doctor and her assistant are Amazing. Professional and caring. Answers all my questions and doctor us patient with me when I don't understand something, she explains it again until I understand. I highly recommend this doctor.

Nov 25, 2025
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Yes, very efficient. Everyone was very helpful at there jobs.

Nov 25, 2025
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She is very understanding and questioning what was going on with me. Helpful and ordering test to figure it out.

Nov 25, 2025
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Wonderful doctor and office.

Nov 21, 2025
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Very clean place and everyome has been thourogh and professsonal. Have not had a mtg with a dr on video and audio but in the office was very good as the nurse was in the room for the exam. The 2nd appt was on my phone at home. My phones not the best but worked out and saved me travel time as its about 35 minutes to get here. I am very pleased.

Nov 21, 2025
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Very polite and respectful

Nov 14, 2025
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Dr Venkatram’s assistant/nurse is wonderful! Communication by video makes appointments a bit harder but Dr V seems to care and really want to help and I do appreciate her seeing me. The first appointment was on time but the subsequent appointment was delayed and I can understand that some run late so that wasn’t a problem. I feel lucky to have found her and her staff.

Nov 13, 2025
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There great

Nov 12, 2025
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Dr knows her business. She ensures I understand what is expected from me before I leave

Nov 6, 2025
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Over all it was a great visit

Nov 2, 2025
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Everything was done professionally and efficiently. Dr. figured out what medication work for me and my body very quickly, because she would always pay close attention to what I was saying. My life has completely changed from not being able to do simple tasks to have no pain what so ever. I can't thank her and her staff enough

Oct 30, 2025
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She was good at her job

Oct 29, 2025
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Very happy with the care I am getting. Would recommend her to anyone looking for a rheumatologist.

Oct 29, 2025
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Its okay

Oct 25, 2025
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Dr. Venkatram goes above and beyond in care for my health. Id recommend the Dr to anyone!Thanks

Oct 24, 2025
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She listens to you and explains everything.

Oct 24, 2025
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Very good office to receive health from.

Oct 24, 2025
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Very good.

Oct 24, 2025
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Pleased with Dr and the staff

Oct 23, 2025
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She is a very good doctor that takes good care of me, I highly recommend Dr Venkatram as a RA doctor!

Oct 20, 2025
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I tell everyone how good of a doctor she is . She genuinely cares for her patients and is always always professional