About
Akanksha Samal, DO was born in India and moved to the United States at a young age. She studied Biology and Japanese at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, and during her undergraduate years helped develop a mental wellness program.
Dr. Samal holds a DO degree and practices as an osteopathic family physician. At Sound Clinic, she serves on the Integrative Pediatric Team, the Integrative Primary Care Team, and the Musculoskeletal Team. Her clinical focus spans family medicine, functional medicine, and pediatrics.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Emory University, Atlanta, GA - Biology and Japanese
Who is Dr. Samal right for?
Dr. Samal is a strong fit for families seeking integrative and functional approaches to primary care. Parents looking for a pediatrician who considers the whole child will find her perspective valuable. Adults managing chronic conditions through a functional medicine lens also fit her practice well. Her work across three clinical teams means she brings a broad, cross-disciplinary view to each patient.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Samal focuses on family medicine, pediatrics, and functional medicine. She serves patients across all age groups, from children to adults. Her training as an osteopathic physician also informs her approach to musculoskeletal health.
Dr. Samal works on the Integrative Pediatric Team, the Integrative Primary Care Team, and the Musculoskeletal Team. This cross-team role lets her bring multiple clinical perspectives to her patients.
Yes. Dr. Samal practices integrative pediatrics and has a focused clinical interest in children's health. She takes a whole-child approach that considers physical, functional, and developmental factors.
Dr. Samal studied Biology and Japanese at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. During her time there, she helped develop a mental wellness program on campus.
Yes. Dr. Samal practices family medicine and sees patients across age groups. Her work on the Integrative Primary Care Team means she provides ongoing care for adult patients as well.
Dr. Samal takes an osteopathic and functional medicine approach. She considers the underlying factors driving a patient's health concerns rather than focusing on symptoms alone. Her background across pediatrics, family medicine, and musculoskeletal care gives her a broad clinical toolkit.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026