Prasanthi Meagher, MD
My specialties:
- Rheumatology
Professional interests:
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Scleroderma
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Gout
- Myositis
- Systemic Vasculitis
- Virtual visits
I am a board-certified rheumatologist. My professional interests include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjogren’s syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, polymyalgia rheumatica, gout, myositis and systemic vasculitis. I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
I am happy to provide an expert opinion on initial diagnosis of fibromyalgia and related syndromes of a potential cause of chronic pain. I do not provide primary treatment and management of chronic pain syndromes.
Hometown: The island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Best part of my work: Making a personal connection with my patients and listening to and understanding their medical condition to improve short and long-term well-being.
Why I became a provider: It has been my passion since childhood to help sick people in a very tangible way. I love the satisfaction of being able to diagnose and treat my patients.
How I spend my free time: Cooking new foods, running, reading, watching sports, exercising, spending time with my family and traveling.
What patients say about me: That I spend quality time listening and have very good patient follow-up.
Practice philosophy: To find happiness, fulfillment, and value in my profession, I try to find the best way to not only reduce pain and suffering of my patients, but most importantly strive to treat the underlying cause of their medical condition. I firmly believe that restoring and improving their quality of life is true measure of success.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Rheumatology
Personal interests
- Cooking
- Family activities
- Fitness
- Reading
- Running
- Traveling
- Watching sports
Educational institutions
- St. Georges University School of Medicine, Grenada
Residencies
- Syracuse University Hospital, Syracuse, New York
Fellowships
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Years of experience
- 15
Hospital affiliations
- United Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)