
Overview
I have a special interest in infiltrative and genetic cardiomyopathies. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, reading and long-distance running.
Dr. Sunkara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Tamponade, Cardiogenic Shock, and Tissue Biopsy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Tissue Biopsy.
Insurance
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Locations
1111 East McDowell Road, Floor 2, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Sunkara has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Sjhmc Physician Services
The Center for Thoracic Disease and Transplantation at the Heart & Lung Institute believes in treating all patients with dignity and respect. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the Center works to diagnose and treat some of the most complex thoracic and esophageal diseases in the Southwest through a team of physicians who provide patients with a plan of care. Patients receive treatment with state-of-the-art technology to ensure a full range of treatment options.We offer treatment and care in accordance with national guidelines. Dr. Walia is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center At Banner Gateway Medical Center
I enjoy watching soccer - especially as a Real Madrid fan - and staying active through playing tennis. Dr. Samhouri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. His top areas of expertise are Plasmacytoma, Burkitt Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Orchiectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Heart FailureDr. Sunkara isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Advanced
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Sunkara isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Sunkara isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Sunkara isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Sunkara isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Experienced
- CardiomyopathyDr. Sunkara isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Constrictive PericarditisDr. Sunkara isExperienced. Learn about Constrictive Pericarditis.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Sunkara isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Sunkara isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- NecrosisDr. Sunkara isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.

