Menaka U. Prakasam M.D.
Only returning patients may call to schedule an appointment with this provider.
Returning patients with a MyChart account can also book online.
Menaka U. Prakasam M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Primary care
- Family medicine
- Chronic disease management
- Preventive medicine
- Women's health
- Telehealth services
Locations
Languages
- English
- Tamil
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Prakasam gives exceptional care! She was thorough, efficient and answered all of my questions.One of the best and most qualified doctors I've ever gone to.
Dr. Prakasam is my favorite doctor of all time.
Dr. Prakasam and her team are attentive and responsive to my needs in a way that is empathetic, centering, and compassionate.
Super personable, Informative and caring!
I think Dr. Prakasam is a wonderful physician and I would recommend her to anyone.
I love Dr Prakasam. She's the best!
Thorough discussion of ongoing issues. Dr Prakasam provided good information on various issues and concerns.
Always a great experience with Dr. Prakasam and staff.
I love Dr. Prakasam. She is an outstanding provider. She's so quick, but thorough at the same time. Her bed side manner is excellent. She really cares about me, the problem I have, and is very informed and knows what course of action is needed. If she isn't the expert, she will find someone who is and refer me out, or get a test done to find out what Is going on In my system. [...]
No wait time at all. Excellent care, questions, thoughtful discussion and supportive suggestions. Just excellent throughout.
Dr. Prakasam is an excellent listener and she cares and takes care of me.
The doctor is excellent and very thorough as always.
Dr prakesam is a amazing doctor. Kind, caring, professional. She is very attentive and knowledgeable and really cares about you and the reason you are there. Dr prakesam is one of the few Dr I would highly recommend.
Absolutely loved Dr Prakasam
Dr Prakasam has always been thorough and makes recommendations as needed. She is a good listener and provides feedback
Dr. Prakasam is very knowledgeable and makes our appointments personal. She listens and explains her thought process.
Love my primary doctor. She is excellent!
Very thorough and trustworthy
The provider is very knowledgeable and caring.
Dr. Prakasam has been caring, kind and professional for several years for me and my late husband.
Dr. Prakasam is amazing. She listens intently and provides her feedback and honest opinion. I trust her, I'm comfortable with her. She explains thoroughly so I'm able to understand and make better decisions for my care.
Dr Prakasam is always a calming influence and ready to assist your needs in any way possible
Dr. Prakasam was SENSATIONAL. Best PCP I ever had. Excellent listener, caring, patient, very clear explanations and suggestions without at all feeling rushed. Let me PARTICIPATE in discussions without being told unilaterally what to do.
Dr. Prakasam is an excellent doctor. I'm happy to have her as my primary care physician!
[...] and Dr. Prakasam are both wonderful!
Dr Prakasam is the best!
Dr. Prakasam is incredibly helpful, she listened, answered my questions and had a plan for me to follow to move forward with my issue.I greatly appreciate her care!
Dr. Prakasam is wonderful. The entire visit was efficient and professional for all front desk, care team, and lab. Well done. Best practice!
Dr. Prakasam is one of the most compassionate. Knowledgeable doctor that I have visited. She answers my questions in a way that I understand
This was my first time meeting with Dr. Prakasam. I was very pleased with her attention to detail and her helpful suggestions.
Dr. Prakasam is extremely intelligent AND very caring. We covered a lot of stuff during my visit and she moved through it efficiently and completely. I left with a good understanding of my conditions and how we both agreed we would attack them. The printout I left with summarized the entire visit and offered an easy to follow "checklist" of things for me to do. Currently I am working my way through the list and feel confident that my health issues can be managed. I am extremely fortunate to have Dr. Prakasam as my PCP, and UW is fortunate to have her on staff.
I adore Dr Prakasam. She shows genuine care and concern for me.
Incredible care. I always feel listened to and well taken care of.
Dr. Prakasam has turned out to be my favorite Doctor at this facility! She is very thorough, vested, and personal. She knows me well enough to not coddle me in my involvement in my care!
Dr.Prakasam has been my doctor for many years and I am so happy she still with UW
She is overall excellent. I came prepared and she was equally prepared. The AI note taking was excellent. The improvement in my experience at that clinic and UWM over the last five years has been dramatic.
I liked how the doctor treated me
Dr Prakasam is very professional but also very personable. She listens. A very valuable asset.
I've always loved working with Dr. Prakasam. She has wonderful bedside manners and I have always felt confident her in knowledge, skills, and ability to provide great care.
My Dr.always great knowledgeable,experienced and professional. I am lucky to have her as my Doctor!!
Dr. Prakasam is an excellent doctor. She listens ,as well plan with me for my health care
Dr. Prakasam and her team always taking care of My Mother within respect. Thank you for great care.!
Good physician and good personal care
I am very impressed with the approach and how detailed and seriously my concern was taken by the provider. I wish there are more providers with the same level of caring and listening.
Dr Prakasam and her team provided excellent care and showed sincere concern for my wellbeing.
My appointments with Dr. Prakasam are always thorough, she does a remarkable job at explaining should I have a question.I appreciate her attention to detail.
Dr. Prakasam is always, attentive, thorough and exceptional in the care she provides.
Dr Prakasam is outstanding
Excellent as always with Menka prakasam!
Dr. Prakasam is the best! She really considers her patients and tailors her care to their needs, even in complicated cases.
About Menaka U. Prakasam
Menaka Umapathy Prakasam, M.D. is a board-certified family medicine physician who sees patients at UW Medicine Primary Care at Factoria.
Dr. Prakasam's clinical interests include preventative care, women's health and chronic disease management.
Dr. Prakasam enjoys family medicine because it allows her to care for her patients whether they are in good health, experiencing an acute illness or managing a chronic disease. She believes in educating patients on their health and empowering them to make positive lifestyle changes. She loves working with patients from different cultures and backgrounds.
Personal Interests
Dr. Prakasam enjoys spending time with her husband and friends, road biking and reading fiction.
Education and Training
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Swedish Family Medicine ResidencyResidency, 2011University of Transkei (Walter Sisulu University)Medical Education, 2005Kimberely HospitalInternship, 2005
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine, 2021, American Board of Family Medicine