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
- 16
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)
She is very kind, considerate, and genuinely cares about people and their issues. Very thorough.
Dr Meagher is the best! Always informative and good listener. Always asking questions and making sure you are doing well. She has a great bedside manner.
Professionalism
Very thorough, personal, attentive care even outside 'boundaries' of the specialty. I feel treated as a whole person.
Quality of care from Dr Meagher.
Dr Meagher is the best! She's so compassionate and really listens. I wish all doctors could be like her.
Doctor knowledgeable, asking questions and polite.
I was able to switch rheumatologists based on my own research and preference. I liked her very much. She is strategic thorough and thoughtful.
Very efficient use of time. The doctor is very thorough.
Dr. Meagher is an excellent doctor.