Pavithra Kakumanu, MD

Doctor

Pavithra Kakumanu

I am double board-certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine with over 21 years of experience in clinical, corporate, and academic settings. I completed a fellowship in integrative medicine and I am a Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (FMCP) and Menopause Certified Practitioner (MCP). I also completed peptide therapy certification, and earned advanced yoga teacher certification at Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center in India.

Provider Overview

Areas of Focus

Gut & Digestive IssuesHormones & FertilityPCOSEndometrosis Thyroid & AdrenalAutoimmune & InflammationMenopause & PerimenopauseMetabolic Health Heart HealthPerformance & Exercise Optimization

Language Proficiencies

  • Tamil
  • Telugu
  • understand Hindi

Education & Training

  • Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research
  • Lenox Hill Hospital
  • Lenox Hill Hospital
  • New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
  • Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine
  • Institute for Functional Medicine
  • The Menopause Society
  • SSRP Institute
My Approach to Care
My approach to care is collaborative, with the ultimate goal of helping each person reach a place where their body functions efficiently and sustainably on its own. Each individual takes an active role in the plan, making informed choices and fully participating in the steps that support their long-term health and well-being. I also prioritize accessibility and convenience, meeting people where they are in their health journey. Care is designed to fit into real life, making it practical, supportive, and achievable.
Ask me about
How to maximize self-care in everyday life.
Most likely to find me
Doing yoga, on a trail with my fur baby in Rock Creek Park, strength training, and cooking a healthy meal.
Patient Testimonials
If you are looking for a very comprehensive analysis of your health with an individualized health plan, I highly recommend getting functional labs done through Parsley Health.
Vee, Parsley Health member
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