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M. Mahala Schlagman, M.D.

M. Mahala Schlagman, M.D.

Primary Care , Internal Medicine

5 out of 5 stars
292 Ratings
49 Comments
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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Contact

Appointment (585) 275-5681
Fax (585) 273-1041

Locations

Strong Internal Medicine - Rochester

Ambulatory Care Center at Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Avenue, 5th Floor
Rochester, NY 14642

(585) 275-5681 Get Directions

About Me

Dr. Mahala Schlagman finds great joy in caring for her patients at Strong Internal Medicine. She feels that everyone in our community should have access to high quality primary care. It is her belief that collaborative efforts between the medical team, family and patients can help maximize length an...
Dr. Mahala Schlagman finds great joy in caring for her patients at Strong Internal Medicine. She feels that everyone in our community should have access to high quality primary care. It is her belief that collaborative efforts between the medical team, family and patients can help maximize length and quality of life for those living with chronic disease. She has a particular interest in care for patients with complex medical, social and psychiatric needs.

In her role as Health Equity Curriculum Director, Dr. Schlagman has worked with a team to develop a novel educational curriculum for Internal Medicine residents on the Social Determinants of Health and how they impact health equity. The curriculum includes both didactic and experiential components, bringing residents out into the Greater Rochester community to develop a better understanding of both the challenges we experience and the resources available to address the social determinants of health.

Additionally, Dr. Schlagman has promoted the formation of a medical legal partnership (MLP) at Strong Internal Medicine and Highland Family Medicine. MLPs address social determinants of health by providing patients with free civil legal services, often removing the burden of navigating the legal system from the medical providers and freeing them to engage in direct medical care. Dr. Schlagman is part of a coalition of staff, residents, faculty, nurses, social workers and community attorneys, contracted through a partnership with Finger Lakes Legal Care, a project of Legal Assistance of Western NY.

Her current research focuses on access to care and mapping the distribution of medical resources to promote health equity. She works to promote partnership across departments within URMC and within our greater community.

She currently lives in Rochester with her partner and three children.

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Medicine, General Medicine (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2014 - 2016

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2013 - 2014

Education

MD | Weill Medical College of Cornell University. 2013

Awards

Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Award. 2020

Lawrence A Kohn Senior Teaching Fellow. 2019 - 2021

Lawrence E. Young Prize for Dedication to Patient Care & Teaching. 2016

Barbara Simms Primary Care Award. 2016

Honors in Service, Weill Cornell Medicine. 2013

Phi Beta Kappa. 2008

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.9 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

5.0 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

5.0 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Excellent

Dec 27, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. S was very nice, good, and helpful.

Oct 27, 2024

5.0 stars

[...] I would be happy to recommend my doctor [...]

Oct 02, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Schlagman is a health partner that cares and provides me with options and recommendations with compassion

Sep 21, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. S is the best Doctor I have ever had.

Sep 03, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Schlagman is an incredible practitioner. She approaches my medical conditions with compassion, undivided attention, and patiently answers questions. I have recommended her many times.

Aug 17, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Schlagman is the best, most knowledgeable & reasonable doctor I've ever seen. She spent the perfect amount of time with me & obviously cares about her patients (& humanity). [...] Dr. Schlagman is worth it. She is AWESOME!!

Jul 20, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Schlagman was incredibly helpful and very thorough. There had been a change to my medical insurance and she worked to make sure that all of my current prescriptions were covered and if they weren't, she worked to find an equivalent medication for my needs. Dr Schlagman always listens intently and patiently to all of my concerns and always explains any medical recommendations and why she chose that route. I appreciate her compassion and I'm always treated with dignity and respect.

Jul 11, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. S is the best Doctor I have ever had.

Jun 02, 2024

5.0 stars

Could not ask for a better physician.

Jun 02, 2024