Deepa Ragesh Panikkath, MD
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Deepa Ragesh Panikkath, MD

  • Rheumatology
Average rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
San Luis Obispo Primary & Specialty Care |
862 Aerovista Place, Suite 100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

About

Dr Deepa Panikkath practices general adult rheumatology at San Luis Obispo and treats a wide spectrum of rheumatic diseases, including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis, myositis, scleroderma, gout, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.She earned her medical degree and trained in Dermatology from India prior to coming to the United States. She then pursued her residency in Internal Medicine at Texas Tech University, Lubbock followed by Rheumatology fellowship at Loma Linda University, California. Dr. Panikkath is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, watching movies,and hiking with her husband and children.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016

Fellowship

Rheumatology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 2021

Residency

Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University School of Medicine, 2016

Degree

MBBS, Government Medical College, 2000

Locations

UCLA Health San Luis Obispo Primary & Specialty Care
Central Coast

San Luis Obispo Primary & Specialty Care

Endocrinology| Family Medicine| Rheumatology
+4 more specialties

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
232 total ratings | 175 reviews
5.0
She’s intelligent, informative and kind.Always up on current methodology.
5.0
She listens and answers questions
5.0
Professional
5.0
Dr Panikkath was very informative and very thorough and Professional She listened well to our concerns with my medical conditions. We were very pleased with our vist. She also ordered additional testing for my (anca associated Vasculitis along with my compromised immune system. Suggested many precautions because of my conditions.
5.0
My doctor is amazing and addresses all of my concerns. She helps me coordinate with local providers and labs. It's nice!