
Overview
Dr. Kotla was born and raised in India. She has had a passion for medicine since a young age and completed her undergraduate studies and earned a medical degree in India. She then pursued further training in the United States, completing her residency training in internal medicine at St Barnabas hospital in NY. Following residency, she worked as a primary care physician where she developed a passion for the endocrine system and its complexities. Dr. Kotla completed specialization through a fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. She is dedicated to improving the lives of patients with diabetes and other endocrine disorders. Dr. Kotla's areas of expertise include diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, adrenal disorders, calcium and bone disorders, pituitary disorders and parathyroid abnormality.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Obesity in Children.
Dr. Kotla is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kotla is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3801 Scott And White Dr, Killeen, TX 76543
Baylor Scott & White Center For Diagnostic Medicine - Temple
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Austin Thyroid And Endocrinology
Simona Scumpia, MD, is board certified in Endocrinology and completed an internship as the University of Toronto. Her residency in internal medicine was at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. In addition, she fellowed in Endocrinology at the University of Pittsburgh. At the American College of Endocrinology, she was a fellow as well. After her fellowships, she was a professor of medicine at UTMB at Galveston as well as a director in the division of Endocrinology at CTMF. Dr. Scumpia is highly rated in 69 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Osteopenia. Dr. Scumpia is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism and The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Scumpia is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Georgetown
Dr. Barrera received his medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School. He completed his post-graduate training at the University of Colorado Health Science Center in Internal Medicine. He then completed his fellowship training in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at Baylor College of Medicine/MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology. He also has his endocrine certification for neck ultrasonography. He is a member of the Endocrine Society and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Dr. Barrera is currently the section chief of the Endocrinology department at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock. Dr. Barrera practices general endocrinology, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, adrenal disorders, pituitary disorders, hypogonadism and osteoporosis. Dr. Barrera has been recognized as a Top Doc 2024 and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical speciality. Dr. Barrera is highly rated in 56 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Hypoaldosteronism. Dr. Barrera is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism- American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Barrera is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nishitha R. Kotla
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nishitha R. Kotla?
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Is Dr. Nishitha R. Kotla a top-rated expert for Hypothyroidism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nishitha R. Kotla is classified as an Experienced expert for Hypothyroidism, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Nishitha R. Kotla specialize in?
While Dr. Nishitha R. Kotla is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Hypothyroidism, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Nishitha R. Kotla accept my insurance?
Dr. Nishitha R. Kotla accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-680-1100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- HypothyroidismDr. Kotla isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Kotla isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- OsteoporosisDr. Kotla isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Kotla isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

