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Dr. Cathleen Mullarkey-Desapio, MD

Dr. Cathleen Mullarkey-Desapio, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Cathleen Mullarkey-Desapio, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Princeton, NJ and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mullarkey-Desapio has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1984. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 78 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (78 reviews)

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10 Forrestal Rd S Ste 106 Princeton, NJ 08540
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Dr. Mullarkey-Desapio's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mullarkey-Desapio

3.8
78 ratings, 51 with a written review
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She’s great! I wish I could find where she is practicing now!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Paris Cuniglio – Feb 01, 2023
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No, I would not recommend this Dr. to anyone. I am not sure if it is Dr. Mullarkey or the practice in general but every time I have had an appointment, I have been make to sit in a small office for up to an hour and 45 minutes waiting to see her. While waiting, there is not internet and you have no access to wi-fi. So you basically sit there staring at a ticking clock. Once the Dr. comes in, she repeats the same direction as always and tries to "catch you" doing something wrong. The waiting is infuriating as I will leave work early for my appointment and by the time the doctor shows up, I could have finished my day at work without having to take time off. (I am a special education teacher). It seems that Dr. Mullarkey feels that her time if much more valuable than mine.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 22, 2022
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Dr. Mullarkey is a kind and caring doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Linda – Oct 28, 2021
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Exceptional!! Dr. Mullarkey-Desapio was very thorough, took to speak with me, (rather than at me), listened intently, explained reasoning for proceeding in a certain manner, and helped me develop a plan to go forward with. I highly recommend Dr. Mullarkey-Desapio!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Henry M – Apr 05, 2021
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Extremely knowledgeable and comprehensive.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 02, 2021
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Given the history of my male relatives, without her constant and caring attention, I would probably be dead by now. Instead, I am enjoying life. She is great.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jerry Lutin – Oct 12, 2020
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“She was incredibly standoffish and absolutely rude. NIGHTMARE. Avoid at all costs.”
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 20, 2020
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Worst endocrinologist I’ve ever visited. Horrible and incompetent front desk employees.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Aug 20, 2020
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I was so fortunate to find Dr. Cathleen Mullarky coming from N.Y. and living in PA. 5 years. Not only did she explain to me the importance of my health with my thyroid , she invests her time in making sure that all my levels are need to be are in place. Not only does Dr. Mullarky take her time, she had gone above and beyond to find me the right pharmacy to fulfill a prescription of Synthroid at a low cost whereas CVS won't comply. Dr. Cathleen Mullarky really invests her time and truly cares for her patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Michelle Gigliotti – Aug 12, 2020
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I am a long-time diabetic. I used to go to an extremely conservative (read: non-modern), young endocrinologist who had already started me on insulin about 6 years ago (after having been on medications since 1996). Dr Mullarkey is a very knowledgeable endocrinologist, who is up-to-date in her understanding of current medicines available to treat diabetes. She pulled me off insulin, changed my medications so that I was not having daily highs and lows and has been able to stabilise my A1C! She starts off appearing to be very rude, but you realise soon enough that it is for your own good. After a combative first year or so, I now realise that she is exactly who I need. Translation: don't go by first impressions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 05, 2020
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Dr. Mullarkey, help me to lose weight and feel a lot better. Getting blood work and ultra sounds, learning the condition of my health, Taking new medicine that helped me to lose the weight. And protecting my liver and kidney. I would recommend Dr. Mullarkey to all my friends. I guess she has added many more years to my life.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Anna Kelden – Jul 07, 2020
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Dr Mullarkey is a great doctor. She cares so much about her patients. She is very knowledgeable and always answers all my questions. I feel she is taking great care of me and my medical issues. I would highly recommend her!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 04, 2020
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Went to dr. When my primary dr found my calcium levels to me high. I went to dr Mullarkey and after several visits she told me in front of my husband I had thyroid cancer. Scheduled me for total thyroidectomy. After my follow up with surgeon I was told by surgeon on we got back your pathology report and there was no cancer. Was I dumb not getting a second opinion? Yes. No biopsy done. I would steer clear from this liar
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jan 21, 2020
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She was horrible said she did not have enough time to explain my diagnosis Said she was ordering me a prescription The drug store never received it Atfer 3 phone calls I was told she was not ordering a prescription I believe she didn’t want to take the time to look at my chart Nothing but a money machine I will not be returning to her practice
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Pam – Oct 05, 2019
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Dr Mullarkey is wonderful. She is innovative and on top of the latest ideas for managing diabetes. She is honest and answered all of my questions. I trust her completely for managing my care. You could not find a better specialist for diabetes care.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Carol Keenan – Jul 27, 2019
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Dr. Mullarkey has excellent credentials, but was remarkabley disorganized. Chronically late for appointments, she clearly had not read my files or case notes before our meeting, could not converse and input her laptop at the same time, suggested the front desk were "idiots" for an appointment scheduling error. When she suddenly left the Princeton Medical Group practice we found another endochronologist.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 06, 2019
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This Doctor is pathetic, their waiting time is always more than an hour. They charge me twice for the same visit, they said doctor spend an hour with me that’s why they are charging twice, but it was not like that,after waiting half hour outside they asked me to go in the room where doc can see me and after spending half hour in that room I went back to reception to ask that how much time it will take more,they said doc is busy with another patient,she took 45min more after that.Not professional
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Oct 08, 2018
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Dr. Mullarkey made insulting and inappropriate comments both times I saw her. I will be switching to a different doctor. I'm sure Dr. M is very well qualified in her field, but she needs to learn how to speak respectfully to people.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Feb 02, 2018
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My daughter recently saw Dr. Mullarkey for a thyroid condition. My daughter was recently diagnosed with her condition - and since she will be travelling soon needed to be seen by a doctor ASAP. Dr. Mullarkey graciously fit my daughter into her schedule within days of our calling for an appointment. My daughter was emotional just having been diagnosed. Dr. Mullarkey was very kind to her. She took her time explaining the condition and was very reassuring in her interaction with my daughter.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Roseann in Plainsboro NJ – Jan 27, 2018
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Dr.. Mullarkey's straight forward professional approach is truly what I needed in a physician, she is extremely thorough and confident. She has provided me with a clear course of treatment that has improved my health tremendously, always ready to answer my questions. What a pleasure it is to such a wonderful doctor in my corner. "Two Thumbs Up"
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Tara Aponte in Jackson, NJ – Dec 01, 2017
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Dr. Cathleen Mullarkey-Desapio, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Princeton, NJ and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mullarkey-Desapio has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from...read more

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990

  • Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1985

  • Tufts University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
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American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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Internal Medicine
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Office10 Forrestal Rd S Ste 106 Princeton, NJ 08540
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(609) 921-1511

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