Rajalakshmi Kalimuthu, MD Family Medicine, Primary Care in San Jose, CA
Accepting new patients
El Camino Health Medical Network
Rajalakshmi Kalimuthu, MD, is a family medicine doctor who specializes in outpatient primary care. She has a special interest in preventive health, chronic disease management and women's health.
Dr. Kalimuthu values strong patient relationships. She listens compassionately to her patients' concerns and works to earn their trust. Her goal is for everyone to feel heard, supported and informed.
She explains, "I'm committed to empowering patients to actively engage in their health. I want to support them in achieving optimal well-being."
Dr. Kalimuthu appreciates El Camino Health's commitment to ensuring every patient receives personalized, safe and compassionate care. She feels it aligns with her own mission to provide high-quality, personalized care while supporting each patient's long-term well-being.
Dr. Kalimuthu is fluent in English and Tamil. She is conversational in medical Spanish and has basic proficiency in Hindi.
Outside of work, Dr. Kalimuthu enjoys hiking, gardening, marathon training and traveling with family and friends.
Provider Information
Specialties
Family Medicine
Primary Care
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Tamil
Education and Board Certifications
Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu,
Medical School, MBBS
San Joaquin General Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program
Residency, Family medicine
Certifications
Family Medicine
Verified Reviews
Rating Breakdown
Reviews are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.
Question Breakdown
4.8Likelihood of recommending this provider4.9Provider discussed treatment options4.9Provider explained things clearly4.9Provider showed concern4.9Provider included you in decisions4.9Time CP spent with patient
Patient Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.9 out of 5
257 ratings,
77 reviews
10/5/2026
My doctor was amazing. She's a very caring person. I love how she listens and asks questions. She's very caring and cares about the smallest detail
10/1/2026
This was the best first doctor appointment I think I've ever had. She spent a good 25 minutes with me going through my health history, family history, recent test/lab results. She asked me lots of questions and took her time. I felt listened to.
9/23/2026
My first time seeing dr k and after hearing all the good things about her I felt well taken care of she seemed to understand exactly what I was going through and created a professional game plan in order to help with my concern. I would definitely recommend her to anyone I care about
9/19/2026
Love mt PCP.
9/19/2026
Excellent primary care doctor. Good listener, asked clarifying questions. I'm a new patient to her practice and feel lucky to have found her.
Insurance Coverage
Note:Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna Health Network Only HMO
Aetna Health Network Option
Aetna HMO
Aetna Managed Choice POS
Aetna Open Access Aenta Select EPO
Aetna Open Access Elect Choice EPO
Aetna Open Access Managed Choice POS
Aetna Open Choice PPO
Aetna Quality POS (QPOS)
Aetna Selct EPO
Anthem Blue Cross of California Anthem Blue Access PPO
Anthem Blue Cross of California Anthem Blue PPO/EPO
Anthem Blue Cross of California Anthem Blue Preferred Select & Preferred Blue
Anthem Blue Cross of California BlueCard PPO
Anthem Blue Cross of California Keycare PPO
Anthem Blue Cross of California PPO
Anthem Blue Cross of California PPO Metallic Plans (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze)
Anthem Blue Cross of California Prudent Buyer PPO
Blue Shield of California Advantage EPO
Blue Shield of California Alliance Select
Blue Shield of California Basic Blue / Blue Card / Blue Newtork
Blue Shield of California Blue Choice
Blue Shield of California Blue Options / Blue Preferred
Blue Shield of California CalPERS Gold & Platinum
Blue Shield of California PPO / EPO
Blue Shield of California PPO Metallic Plans (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze)
Blue Shield of California TriNet III PPO
Cigna HMO
Cigna HMO POS
Cigna Network
Cigna Network POS
Cigna Open Access Plus
Cigna PPO
Cigna PPO Tiered
HealthNet Blue & Gold HMO
HealthNet Employer Sponsored Medicare Advantage
HealthNet EPO
HealthNet ExcelCare Elect Out of Access POS
HealthNet ExcelCare HMO
HealthNet HMO
HealthNet Medicare COB
HealthNet POS
HealthNet PPO
HealthNet SmartCare HMO
HealthNet Standard Elect Out of Access POS
HealthNet Standard HMO
HealthNet Standard POS
Medicare
SCAN Health Plan Medicare Advantage HMO - Agreement terminates effective 12/31/26
TRICARE West Tricare Prime
TRICARE West Tricare Prime Remote
TRICARE West Tricare Reserve Select
TRICARE West Tricare Retired Reserve
TRICARE West Tricare Select
TRICARE West Tricare Young Adult
United Healthcare Core and Core Essentials
United Healthcare Select and Select Plus
United Healthcare Surest
UnitedHealthcare Choice and Choice Plus
UnitedHealthcare EDGE
UnitedHealthcare Navigate
UnitedHealthcare NexasACO
UnitedHealthcare Options PPO Plans
UnitedHealthcare SignatureValue Plans
UnitedHealthcare Tired Benefit Plans
Valley Health Plan Covered California HMO
Valley Health Plan HMO Classic / Select
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