--- title: "Dr. Malathi Shanmugam | Family Doctor in Sacramento, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Malathi Shanmugam, M.D. practices Family Medicine in Sacramento, CA and Folsom, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-malathi-shanmugam-1046247178" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Malathi Shanmugam, M.D. ![Malathi Shanmugam, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/FNMz5BK-LNqFBRE6aoaLEYH8ay4s0x1x_M9u4pKAvuk/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Malathi Shanmugam, M.D. ## Family Medicine - Accepting new patients [8120 Timberlake Way, Suite 108Sacramento, CA 95823](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=8120+Timberlake+Way%2C+Suite+108+Sacramento%2C+CA+95823+US) [+1 more location](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-malathi-shanmugam-1046247178#provider-locations) ## Schedule appointment [916-252-5000](tel:+19162525000) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-malathi-shanmugam-1046247178#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-malathi-shanmugam-1046247178#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-malathi-shanmugam-1046247178#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-malathi-shanmugam-1046247178#provider-services) ## About Dr. Shanmugam Languages English, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Spanish Gender Female Ages treated All ages ## Education and training **Medical school:** Ross University School of Medicine **Internship:** Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School **Residency:** Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School ## Board certifications - Family Medicine ## Affiliations ### Other - Sutter Independent Physicians ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (4 plans)** ### Aetna - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (5 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) **Blue Shield of California (1 plan)** ### Blue Shield of California - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations 8120 Timberlake Way, Suite 108 Sacramento, CA 95823 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=8120+Timberlake+Way%2C+Suite+108+Sacramento%2C+CA+95823+US) [916-252-5000](tel:+19162525000) 916-245-3252 1600 Creekside Drive, Suite 3200 Folsom, CA 95630 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1600+Creekside+Drive%2C+Suite+3200+Folsom%2C+CA+95630+US) [916-252-5000](tel:+19162525000) 916-245-3252 ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Annual physical exam ### Reasons for visit - Annual checkup ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Family medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/family-medicine) ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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