
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Provider Gender
FemaleAbout Vijayaratna Chockalingam and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
I am committed to elucidating complex medical scenarios in simple terms to the patient; providing patient-centered medical care and achieving a high level of patient satisfaction.
Interests & Activities
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, swimming and biking.
Hospital Affiliations
Banner Del E Webb Medical Center
Banner Boswell Medical Center
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation, Endocrinology, 2013
- Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Austin Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2011
- Medical School: PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, 2005
Board Certifications
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism: American Board of Internal Medicine/Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 2019
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2011
Video
Locations
- Banner Health Center
- 13640 North Plaza Del Rio Boulevard, Suite 210, Peoria, AZ 85381
- phone: 623-876-6960
- fax: 623-285-2624
Testimonials
4.7 out of 5.0
691 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
Warm and explained my images to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr Chockalingam is always very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
Very knowledgeable, thorough, friendly, proactive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
She always listens.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2025
She reviewed the test results and confirmed they were all good. I was frustrated because I left not knowing what was wrong.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Dr. Chock explains exactly what is going on. She explains what she wants me to do and when. She is a very caring person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
I was pleased with her professionalism, kindness, and the way she listened to my words about how I was feeling and what my experiences were for several months. I appreciated the fact she didn't want to Label anything before doing specific bloodwork. She was also very empathetic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2025
I feel she is an excellent doctor. She takes the time to explain things and is always happy to address. Any concerns that you may have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
She was very polite, very thorough, professional, and we'll versed in her field
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
She is an excellent doctor that cares about her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
She was very professional at what she was doing it all went like clock work and she was done in no time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Was able to advise on any concerns and most of all, listens without having nose in computer like many other doctors do
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
I felt she truly listened and looked me in the eye, she was also very compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Dr. Chockalingam was polite and made sure I understood the entire process. She listened to my concerns and answered my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
Explained my condition thoroughly, explained plan going forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
She was great, VERY thorough. Dr V asked me several questions and listened to my concerns and addressed them. She made sure before I left that my referrals were in place and that I had a follow-up appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
I was very impressed with the doctor. She made me feel totally relaxed interested and not rushed. She obviously was a very caring and smart doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Dr Chockalingam was very friendly and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
She explains well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
I've been a patient for years now and really like Dr. Chockalingam. Good advice, communicates very well and very optimistic cheerful person. It's a pleasure to work with her and I will continue doing so.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2025
Dr. Chock was the reason for our visit and had availability fitting our time frame.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Very good and to the point, gets the patient involved continuously
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Friendly, good listener, reasonable expectations, doesn't rush you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
The doctor is friendly and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2025
She was very knowledgeable regarding my health position and related the future treatment very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2025
Very good listener, asks great questions, and recommends what I need to do.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
Dr. Chockalingam is the BEST
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
She listens to her patients and helps with any concerns and answers questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
Dr Chockalingam is great! She is very helpful and is greatly improving my health. I truly appreciate all of her hard work.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2025
She is very patient while explaining info,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
She is a complete professional and has helped me with my diabetes situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
She makes me feel at ease with all my health concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/25/2024
Very knowledgeable and has a very calm personality. Gets to the point of things but takes time to answer your questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
She explained what was wrong and all the different treatments and results. She was very helpful to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2024
I like her countenance. She makes you feel at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
She is very thorough and listens to my concerns and suggests solutions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2024
She is a superb doctor. She is very caring and understanding and listens to all of my concerns. I would highly recommend her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2024
Dr. Chock is very kind and empathetic. She listens to my concerns and addresses them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Dr Chockalingam is always very informative and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Very thorough, personable, caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2024
She is great via her understanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2024
She was very understanding and cared about me and explained everything to my understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2024
She had a very gentle way about her. She genuinely seemed to care and explain things well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Doctor Chock is a very good doctor she listens to the patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2024
Very caring and thorough. She reviewed my records before the appointment. Thoughtful and concerned for my welfare.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
She is amazing. Very helpful listened to my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
By following Dr. Chockalingam's plan for me, I'm now off two medications, lost weight, eating better, and exercising. Her plan has me heading in the right direction.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Very knowledgeable Doctor with a very good understanding of the patient needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
She's very personable and informative and made me feel comfortable. I liked her very much. She also has a friendly smile.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
She was very personable and approachable. I felt very comfortable talking with her and that she really listened to my concerns and questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Excellent doctor. Well educated and knew exactly what I needed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Very nice and very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2024
Good bedside manners and encouraging
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Great medical office, wonderful and warm experience from start to finish. Appreciate Dr. Chockalingam taking time to go over the diagnosis clearly and treatment options. Was referred over by my Primary Care doctor and can see why. Highly recommended.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
She is just the best. Always listens to my questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
I liked her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
I think right from the very get-go her demeanor. She was quiet and confident, and showed her concerned for why I was there. When she answered my questions, it was with confidence, and she listened, really listened to what I was telling her and gave me honest answers to every question I ask.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
She was attentive to my questions and made me feel like I mattered
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2024
Dr Chock answered my questions and concerns and I feel comfortable seeing her for diagnosis/treatment plans.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
Caring, efficient and very knowledgeable provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
She is very professional and took her time with my appointment to answer all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
Competent doctors
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
She's the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Everyone was helpful and did a great job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Doctor is a very good provider and a great professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Good customer service Love helping me understanding what I don't understand and I love when she don't sugarcoat and tell me what's real and what I need to do to get better and she be on point with everything health-wise
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2024
She listens, answers my questions, is very caring, and such a sweet personality.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2024
Listens carefully, communicates very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2024
Dr. Chockalingam is caring, very respectful and highly knowledgable. She asks if you have questions, if you understand the answers she gives and actually makes eye contact with you on your level ! I highly respect her care and her attitude (bedside manner , in days of old).
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2024
The doctor was very thorough and knowledgeable. She was patient and listened to all my questions and understanding in discussing my options for treatment. She made me feel comfortable. I was very impressed with her and trusted her judgement.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2024
Excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2024
She is a very diligent and caring doctor that got right to the issue for me. I appreciate her very much and know I will be well taken care of.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2024
Took all the time I needed in order for me to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2024
Personal and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/25/2023
She is such a pleasure. Always friendly and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2023
I loved her! She took the time to explain everything to me in layman's terms. She made me feel at ease, as I was nervous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2023
She showed genuine concern for my issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2023
Dr. Chockalingam is so very caring and such a good listener. She also explains everything and is clear with directions and suggestions. She if forward looking, which really helps! Cheerful and NICE, very professional and very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2023
She is very detail on communication and very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2023
Dr. was very pleasant and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2023
Dr. C takes the time to understand you and your personal issues, monitors your progress and is truly thinking of your best interest.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2023
Dr. Chockalingam MD was excellent and answered all my questions and explained the answers so that I could understand the answers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2023
Very caring attitude, pleasant demeanor, asks the right questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2023
She cares.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2023
She's very helpful with my medical needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2023
She is a wonderful physician, who really cares about her patents. She takes the time and explains all of the lab work and all of the medication‘s thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2023
Very caring and concerned. No rushing the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2023
She is an excellent doctor that cars for her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2023
Estoy muy contenta cómo me atienden y explicó todo en la oficina y todo el personal es muy amable. Dios los bendiga siempre
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2023
Doctor was very nice and talked to me regarding my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2023
She always treats me with dignity and respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2023
She explained everything in details, she allowed me to ask questions. This is my first time seeing her. And she will now be my androcologist. I really liked her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2023
She was informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2023
Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2023
She is excellent and explained my results clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2023
Listened to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2023
She listened to my concerns and needs and addressed them all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2023
She spent a lot of time with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2023
Very good doctor.
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