Shwetha Thukuntla
Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Shwetha Thukuntla

Endocrinology
8100 Boone Blvd, 700, 
Tysons, VA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
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Expertise in
7
conditions
8100 Boone Blvd, 700, 
Tysons, VA 

Overview

Dr. Shwetha Thukuntla is a specialty care physician board certified in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at Inova Health System. She has a special interest in management of diabetes and pituitary disorders. She enjoys working with adults and the elderly population. Dr. Thukuntla believes in building long-term relationships and working together to accomplish a desired goal. Her goal is to help her patients feel heard and achieve their goals. Most recently, Dr. Thukuntla served as an Assistant Professor at University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston for five years. She joined Inova with more than five years of clinical experience. A native of India, Dr. Thukuntla currently resides in Falls Church with her husband and two kids. In her spare time, she likes to cook and travel.

Dr. Thukuntla is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Thukuntla is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in VA

Fellowships

University of Texas Medical Branch Training Specialty: Endocrinology 7/1/2012 - 6/30/2014

Hospital Affiliations

Inova Alexandria Hospital
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Inova Fairfax Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Telugu

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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CareFirst
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
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Commonwealth Care Alliance
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Kaiser Permanente
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Premera Blue Cross
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Inova Medical Group - Endocrinology
8100 Boone Blvd, 700, Tysons, VA 22182

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Thukuntla 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.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

3 Total Publications

Adipose Tissue Insulin Resistance in Gestational Diabetes.
Adipose Tissue Insulin Resistance in Gestational Diabetes.
Journal: Metabolic syndrome and related disorders
Published: January 13, 2017
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Is Dr. Shwetha Thukuntla a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shwetha Thukuntla is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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. Shwetha Thukuntla specialize in?

While Dr. Shwetha Thukuntla is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Osteoporosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Shwetha Thukuntla participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shwetha Thukuntla has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Dr. Shwetha Thukuntla's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Shwetha Thukuntla accept my insurance?

Dr. Shwetha Thukuntla accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 703-531-2269 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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