The doctor was exceptional--professional, knowledgeable, and patient. They took the time to listen carefully, answered all of my questions thoroughly, and explained everything in a clear, reassuring way. Their bedside manner was excellent, and I never felt rushed or dismissed. It is refreshing to find a medical office where both the staff and physician truly prioritize patient care and communication. I would highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for a compassionate, well-run doctor's office. read more

Dr Katta has a very poor bedside manner, His attitude is that of a person that hasn't slept much and has the personality of a speed bump. He pretends to sanitize his Hands when he comes in to the room. He put his hand under the automatic dispenser and yanks his hand back before it hits his hand , leaving a foamy pile of sanitizer at bottom of dispenser. It's just gross. He is only interested in speaking with you if he can make money from you, if he realizes you are getting uncomfortable with what he is saying his attitude gets even worse and acts like he is above the Hippocratic Oath that he took when becoming a doctor. Do what you will , but I would highly recommend looking elsewhere if you need a doctor with any compassion read more

Dr. Katta has taken care of my type 1 diabetes. Dr. Katta has been my doctor for 20 years. He has taken exceptional care of me and my type 1 diabetes. On every visit he went over my lab results with me, He made sure I understood everything he was discussing with me in a professional and kind way. When I first became his patent I had several diabetic complications. His knowledge of my health problems helped live as long as I have. I am moving and won't be able have Dr. Katta anymore and I am going to have a difficult time finding a doctor as wonderful as him. read more

I saw Dr Katta for most of 2021 and 2022 and my experience has been mixed. The doctor is very professional and courteous. He replies to messages (via my health) very quickly, which was great during the peak of covid. He also prescribed me a CGM when requested (which has been life changing, highly recommend instead of a meter). However, you have to be prepared to do your own research in advance and advocate for yourself, otherwise you will most likely be pushed to go on insulin (and statin) immediately. Appointments are always rushed and any non-medication questions, lifestyle management tips etc are handled by the "sweet success" program of Washington hospital. The front desk office is frankly a nightmare. They never call you to schedule follow ups and always act like they are doing you a huge favor when they "find" an appointment for you. I've had the misfortune of dealing with them frequently during my pregnancy and I've almost always had to talk to the same condescending person who cannot do simple calendar additions and then gets defensive and rude about it. I wish online appointment scheduling was easier, and there were more endocrinologists in the east bay. In the end, if you do go with Dr Katta be prepared to research diabetes medication and lifestyle management in advance and hopefully have better luck dealing with the office staff. read more

This doctor made a big difference in my diabetes management by setting me up in the right direction. Previously diagnosed with Type 2 at different organization but had no clue how to manage my new diagnosis. Dr. Katta - made Referrals & now I can be educated with dietician classes & eye exam. Dr. Katta's nurses helped me on placing my Libre correctly. I can't express how nice it was - my entire experience was great!!!! read more

I like that the office is technically savvy. (Online checkins, prompt online responses from the doc etc). Although it is just my second visit today, Dr Katta comes across as confident and capable. Hoping I can keep this rating as I learn more. read more

My mom starting seeing Dr. Katta at the beginning of January this year for osteoporosis treatment. She got three shots at the office in January, February and March. When she first went in January, she was told that her treatment is 100% covered and they don't have to pay anything. However, prior to her appointment in February, she got a statement asking her to pay $450 copay for her visit in January. When she went to her appointment in Feb, before she proceeded with the appointment, she asked about the statement for copay and was told numerous times don't worry about that because the office billed the wrong insurance and that her treatments are 100% covered and the office will resubmit the claim to the correct insurance. My mom proceeded to get her second shot after she was reassured they do not have to pay anything. Two month later after she had her third shot in March, she received a bill for $1350!!! $450 for each of the three visits. My parents tried to get this cleared with the office but the office personnel denied that they have told my parents the treatment is 100% covered. This is an outright lie as both of my parents were at the appointments and they were told at every visit they do not have to worry about any payments. I tried calling on behalf of my parent many times to get this straightened out and the office just says copay is patient responsibility and there's nothing they can do about it. We've talked to the insurance company about this also and was told this is very unethical of Dr. Katta and his office personnel. After working on this for months with no resolution, I WILL BE FILING A REPORT WITH THE CALIFORNIA MEDICAL BOARD! I can't believe there are such unscrupulous people taking advantage of senior citizens like this. This is simply not acceptable! If you are considering Dr. Katta and his office, please reconsider and go with another doctor. read more

Dr. Katta is an excellent Endocrinologist who cares about his patients. He is very professional caring and knowledgeable in treatment he chooses for his patients. I highly recommend him for your medical conditions. read more

Dr katta has been my doctor for over 10 years. I am an 81 year old diabetic and thanks to the good doctor I'll be around for a hell of a lot longer. He is caring, thoughtful, and he stays on top of my health needs closely. Dr Katta is a great,great physician . Ted G read more

Dr. Katta is a super caring doctor, very knowledgeable in diabetes. He is very thorough about explaining things & most of all he responds to messages on my chart very quickly. I would recommend him to anyone. Lin P read more

I saw Dr Katta to help regulate my thyroid while I was trying to conceive. He was very knowledgeable and helped me manage my thyroid medication. Once I got pregnant, I continued seeing him as I developed gestational diabetes. Dr Katta was very helpful and always responded to my questions. I highly recommend him. read more

Dr. Katta has been my endocrinologist since approximately 2009, I have had lots and lots of endocrinologists in my Life since I was 10 yrs. Old, I am now 69 Yrs. Old. Dr. Katta has been the best doctor I have ever had in this field. Thank you Dr. Katta For taking such good care of me for so many years. Dr. Katta is with WASHINGTON Township Medical Foundation. I also see Dr. Lincy Mathew and Dr. Chu. I am very happy & Blessed to have all this doctors in my life to take care of me!. All the Assistance that work there are always with a smile and very nice, they make you feel comfortable. Very Pleasant and helpful. read more

This review is for Dr. Prasad Katta:. I visited this doctor only once. I had borderline GDM (gestational diabetes mellitus) during my pregnancy. I enrolled in the 'sweet success' program at Washington Hospital. They gave me a glucometer to monitor my daily blood sugar and told me that if my sugar is out of range even 2 or 3 times in a week, I will be sent to an MD endocrinologist (diabetes specialist) for further investigation and treatment. There are only two Diabetes specialists in Fremont and Dr. Katta is one of them. In any case, my blood sugar went above range three times within the given time and Sweet Success sent me to Dr. Katta. Haha..what a joke! (as explained below). The front desk staff was very professional and nice. The wait was longer than I expected but not too bad--therefore, 3 stars. A-ok. Now a bit about the Dr. himself-- Dr. Katta is quite a character and very hard to communicate with. As soon as he entered the room, he started lecturing me about my blood sugar being out of range and how that will make my unborn child become "huge" (11 pounds or so). I told him that there were couple of things going on-- 1. the glucometer did not show consistent readings and may have huge errors and 2. my sugar also has a tendency to go really "low"..(at sweet success, when they randomly checked it, it had gone as low as 62 units (very low for healthy pregnancy)). Also my Hemoglobin A1c Test was completely within range, indicating I am not diabetic. Anyway, the Dr. was not in the mood to listen and continued lecturing me as if I was a 6 year old cjild who is clueless about "blood sugar" (Sorry Doc. but I have taken extensive biochemistry during my Ph.D. and I have even given lectures at UMDNJ, which is where you did your MD from). Anyway, he insists that I need daily insulin shots. I am like huh? With my sugar levels going dangerously low? I told him that I will come back in a weeks time as I was not prepared to risk my pregnancy. Part II: I went to my PCP after I saw Dr Katta. I told my PCP what Dr. Katta suggested and my PCP was surprised. He was not too happy that sweet-success sent me directly to Dr. Katta without involving him. My PCP has been my doctor for the last 11 years or since we moved to California. He asked me to change my Glucometer and get a different brand that he usually recommends to his patients. He also asked me to make small changes to my diet and walk for 12 to 15 minutes after every meal (no more than three times a day). He asked me to stop the 45 minute long walks and instead take three short walks around the block every day. Guess what? My blood sugar was totally within the range after that, in fact on the lower side. Later Sweet success admitted that their glucometer was faulty and showed erratic readings. I then followed the directions given by my PCP and OB and had a healthy pregnancy.My child was born healthy, slightly "lower" in birth weight though (not 11 pounds haha). However, at birth his blood sugar was normal (not low) indication that my sugar levels were normal too. Anyway, I almost forgot about this visit to Dr. Katta, but recently I was reminded (from my Ob's communication and previous notes) about this very short and single visit. Most amusing part was that Dr. Katta called my Ob's office and started insisting (almost childishly arguing) that I should be given insulin. I was right there listening to the conversation. My Ob quietly told him that she can only advice but not force her patient, unless there is a life-threatening situation. She also mentioned that she will investigate further and send me to another doctor if she thinks I need insulin. My Ob and PCP are both wonderful doctors and not once did they criticize Dr. Katta, but at the same time reassured me that I am the one who makes my health decisions. read more

Dr. Katta has been my endocrinologist and primary care provider for over 6 years. I'm in better health than I was when I first started visiting, thanks both to his professional care as well as his positive encouragement to diet and exercise. I'm completely satisfied with the medical care I've received from Dr. Katta, and have always been happy with his referrals to specialists. If you need an endocrinologist, I highly recommend Dr. Katta. read more

I got referred to this doctor's office and boy! am I glad!! First, it was my cousin he attended to.....his thought process, knowledge, quick thinking clinically, processes medical reports/lab work etc, I am now doubly sure that he has good skills and looks beyond the problem at hand! He is friendly, and unlike other medical professionals, if he's late by 5mins, he apologizes!! A warm, concerned doctor, with good soft skills, comforts his patients and does not alarm them even when a report is alarming - key skill that calms the mind and creates positive energy. Good on Follow-up and suggestions. After all, what happened with my family member took us all by surprise, but thanks to him, she glided through the intense phase. And I'm on the road to healing as well. read more

I've had very good experience with Dr. Katta at Washington, and the rest of the staff is friendly and helpful. The problem is the poor administrative structure. If you call with any problem whatsoever there is less than a 10% chance that you will be able to talk to a real person. Almost everything is done by leaving a recorded message. A typical problem is that my pharmacy puts in a prescription refill request and there is no response for three or four days. I can leave a message, but that's all I can do. If I need to reschedule an appointment, I have to leave a message and wait for a call back. It makes everything more time consuming. In the past, there were long waits beyond the time of scheduled appointments, but that situation has improved quite a bit in the past year. read more

Dr. Prasad Katta is top of the tops. He is very knowledgeable and able to explain complicated medical things to his patients. He keeps himself up to date on the latest scientific trends and literature, so you can be assured that you will get the best advice and treatment available. He skillfully combines kindness with a professional attitude. His strongest points is that he is a good listener; he is open to hearing what his patients have to say and does not show the slightest arrogance. I'm sad being forced to change to another health care professional due to my new health care plan. read more

This is the first time I ever write a review for any kind of service but I decided to write a review about Dr. Katta's work ethic and his professionalism because I would like to bring hope to those who are struggling with uncontrollable diabetes. Dr. Katta is a great endocrinologist who I have known for over 15 years. He is a dedicated and caring physician who will go the extra miles for his patients. He will take his time during the visit to individualize each patient plan of care. During my years working in the hospital, I have noticed that Dr. Katta is the only physician who manages his diabetic patients closely based on carbohydrate count with each meal intake. My mother has a long-term history of Diabetes. For the past two years, her Hemoglobin A1C was in the 13-15% range. She had signs of increased protein in her urine which can, in turn, lead to permanent kidney damage. She resided in Los Angeles but I decided to bring her to see Dr. Katta for diabetes management because I trust his medical knowledge and judgment. For the past four months, with his close observation and management, my mother's blood glucose has improved significantly. Her last Hemoglobin A1C was 6.2%. In addition to oral diabetic medications, my mom follows his individual sliding scale for insulin injections daily. Dr. Katta also prescribes Trulicity injection weekly. This medication works in conjunction with diet and exercise to improve glycemic control and weight loss. Dr. Katta currently is not only my mom's endocrinologist but also her primary care physician. My mom and my family are very grateful and comfortable with Dr. Katta's medical care. I am so glad that I have found the right doctor for my mom. Dr. Katta is a great asset to the community. For those patients who have a history of Diabetes, do not hesitate to seek help from Dr. Katta's expertise and excellent knowledge in his specialty. read more

My wife sees Dr. Katta (ongoing since 2007) for her thyroid disease. We cannot believe that the Dr. Katta whom she sees and the Dr. Katta that the previous reviewer saw are one and the same! Dr. Katta is an outstanding endocrinologist. In my wife's experience, she especially respects him because he speaks to her as though she is an intelligent, informed patient, and he is willing to work with her and discuss the pros and cons recommended treatments, while letting her decide which is best for her without any undue pressure either way. During my wife's pregnancy in 2007, her thyroid disease had to be managed closely because of potential risks to our baby. Dr. Katta worked with my wife not only to make sure her thyroid treatment was being adjusted frequently as the pregnancy progressed, but was also always willing to answer questions and ease her fears. During one visit my wife brought in a research study she had found online about risks to baby if thyroid treatment is not adequate. Dr. Katta was very kind and understanding, reviewed the study literature and discussed it with my wife for quite awhile, to be sure that she understood it well and felt comfortable that his treatment was sufficient to allay her fears. My wife had no issues with her thyroid throughout the pregnancy under Dr. Katta's care, despite other pregnancy complications which made thyroid management challenging. Following the birth of our son my wife continues to see Dr. Katta and feels that he is kind, competent and respectful. read more

He is one of the best doctor we visited in Fremont location he always straight to the point and explains good and bad about health condition and answer to our questions with patience. We are missing him as we moved out. I do recommend this doctor. read more

This rating is not necessarily about the doctor, but his office is reflective of his management style. A woman from his office, who does not leave her name, continues to call me. Yet, when I return the call, his office staff knows nothing about it. Then they rudely hang up. If I were him, I'd fire the entire office. read more

I have been a patient of Dr Katta for almost 2 plus years. I have been in this country for close to 20 years. There have been only a few Drs whom I can really say a patients Doctor, Dr Katta was one of them. Dr Katta always available via email, he listens to you when you visit him very patiently and provides very good care. He is very knowledgeable and a good person. I really appreciate his service to the FREMONT area. It's sad I'll miss him since I'm moving out of state. Hope I get a similar Dr like Katta Wish him great success read more

He's the best have ever had. Dr. Katta s very knowledgeable, efficient, v.good clinical diagnosis, listens to you very patiently. He's also tech savvy and replies to your questions thru email. He has been my doctor for 5+ years. He takes v.good care of you. Being a juvenile diabetic for many years, it was v.difficult to control my blood sugars but dr.katta did a gr8 job getting it under exceptable range. Thank you Dr. Katta, I appreciate your care......... read more

I have been seeing Dr. Katta for a few years. While he is knowledgeable and helpful, he lacks compassion and good "bedside manner". So much so that when I confronted his staff with a problem over a miswritten prescription he told me that perhaps I should try a different endocrinologist, which is exactly what I am in the process of doing. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Katta for at least five years it seems like every time I have an appointment and they called me on the phone to remind me like today it was at 11 o'clock it's really at 3pm, I take off work to come and they have no time for me until 3 o'clock so here I lose a half a day at work and then they want me to come back at 3pm because he's always to busy to fix his staffs mistakes. If this happened once are twice its overlook able. Also to call and make and appointment he is always at least 4 weeks out and you have to say on hold to make the appointment for 10 + minutes. Time to fine a new doctor who you can see when your appointment is not when they move your appointment to because there to busy !!!!! I would give Katta no stars if I could ... Dr Katta I hope you read this and wake up you are a doctor and here for the people not your capital gain that is the oath you took when you became a doctor !!! read more

Dr. Katta is friendly and controlled thyroid for my wife especially during pregnancy..

Great doctor and office staff very accommodating.

I have been using Washington Hospital and its physicians for over 50 years. I have always had great experience in the past, with all of my doctors. I was given Doctor Katta's name by a friend who was very happy with him. I looked forward to my visit as I had some questions I needed answered. From the time I met him every minute or so he kept yawning and wasn't listening to my questions. When I told him of my passed medical problems he combined two of them into one and said I needed to have tests done. This was written on my medical report and when I got home noticed this. I had to go to my regular physician to have this straighten out as I didn't want this mistake on my medical diagnosis records. I am sure Doctor Katta is a fine physician, but I was very disappointed in my visit. read more