Overview
Dr. Kakarala earned her bachelor's degree cum laude, from Washington University in Saint Louis, double majoring in biology and anthropology. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Florida where she graduated in the top third of her class. Dr. Kakarala completed her residency at Rush Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, and Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Kakarala was in practice at Melbourne Internal Medicine Associates in Florida where she earned the Member Satisfaction with Primary Care Physicians award two years in a row. This award is determined by patient satisfaction surveys and is given to the top ten percent of primary care physicians in the Health First network. She has done research on various projects at Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri; Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland; University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, and the University of Vienna in Vienna, Austria. Dr. Kakarala believes that establishing personal relationships with her patients is important and enjoys the continuous learning opportunities that practicing modern medicine provides. In her spare time, Dr. Kakarala enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, cooking, yoga and tennis. Dr. Kakarala is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Dr. Kakarala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
790 Church Street NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Harbin Clinic LLC
Joseph Baker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rome, Georgia. Dr. Baker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Primary Care At Newton Drive
Henry Patton, M.D., earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia and then completed his residency at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. As a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Dr. Patton is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the International Society of Clinical Densitometry.Dr. Patton has served the community for over 30 years as a primary care physician. He offers comprehensive preventive care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart disease and arthritis.In his spare time, Dr. Patton enjoys gardening, genealogy and history. He loves to spend time with his family, especially his nine grandchildren. He has served as the chair of the Newton County Board of Health since 1983. He is an active volunteer at the Willing Helper's Clinic, providing care to the indigent population of Newton County. Dr. Patton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
Piedmont Primary Care At Fischer Marketplace
David Vann, M.D. earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He completed his internal medicine residency at Emory University affiliated hospitals. Dr. Vann is board certified in internal medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Vann was in practice at the PAPP Clinic. His special interests include hypertension, diabetes and asthma.In his spare time, Dr. Vann enjoys spending time with his three boys going to the lake, fly fishing and running. Dr. Vann welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Vann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Familial HypertensionDr. Kakarala isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Kakarala isDistinguished. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- HypertensionDr. Kakarala isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertension.
- Advanced
- CirrhosisDr. Kakarala isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Kakarala isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Familial Combined HyperlipidemiaDr. Kakarala isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
- Folate DeficiencyDr. Kakarala isAdvanced. Learn about Folate Deficiency.
- High CholesterolDr. Kakarala isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypothyroidismDr. Kakarala isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Kakarala isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Kakarala isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Kakarala isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Kakarala isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- AmenorrheaDr. Kakarala isExperienced. Learn about Amenorrhea.
- AnemiaDr. Kakarala isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.