About
Dr. Padma Rekha Koukuntla, known to many of her patients as Dr. K, began her medical journey at Osmania Medical College in India in 2002, one of the oldest and most prestigious medical schools in the country. She completed her Internal Medicine training at Rochester Regional Unity Health Hospital and has accumulated 10 years of active clinical practice across multiple states.
Her hospitalist experience spans academic and community centers including Rochester General Hospital, Advent Health Sebring Hospital, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, DeKalb Regional Medical Center, and Northside Hospital systems in Atlanta. She holds board certification in Internal Medicine, board certification in Healthcare Quality and Management (CHCQM), and certification from the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians (FABQAURP). She also serves as a part-time Physician Advisor for Atrium Healthcare System hospitals across the country. Her clinical focus at Wellnest MD centers on women's health, preventive care, aesthetic medicine, and functional wellness. Outside of medicine, Dr. Koukuntla spends time with her two children, enjoys hiking, kayaking, and beach life, and loves cookouts with family and friends.
Education & Training
Medical School
Osmania Medical College (India), 2002
Residency
Internal Medicine, Rochester Regional Unity Health Hospital
Additional Training
Part-time Physician Advisor for Atrium Healthcare System hospitals across the USA
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Koukuntla right for?
Dr. Koukuntla is a strong fit for women seeking a physician who integrates preventive care with functional and aesthetic medicine. Patients managing menopause, hormone imbalance, osteoporosis, or cardiovascular risk benefit from her thorough, evidence-based approach. She also works well with patients who want a physician with deep acute care experience and strong quality management credentials. Her clear communication style suits patients who value direct, no-guesswork explanations of their health.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Koukuntla specializes in women's health, internal medicine, preventive care, aesthetic medicine, and functional wellness. She manages conditions including menopause, hormone imbalance, osteoporosis, heart disease, and complex chronic conditions.
Yes. Dr. Koukuntla holds board certification in Internal Medicine, board certification in Healthcare Quality and Management (CHCQM), and certification from the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians (FABQAURP). She is one of few preventive care physicians to hold that third credential.
Dr. Koukuntla earned her medical degree from Osmania Medical College in India in 2002. She completed her Internal Medicine training at Rochester Regional Unity Health Hospital.
Dr. Koukuntla has 10 years of active clinical practice across multiple states. She has worked as a hospitalist at academic and community hospitals in New York, Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Her experience ranges from managing acute heart attacks to complex chronic disease in the ICU.
Dr. Koukuntla treats heart disease, acute illness, chronic complex conditions, hormone imbalance, menopause, osteoporosis, and a broad range of women's health concerns. She also emphasizes preventive health screenings and proactive risk reduction.
Dr. Koukuntla is known for thorough evaluations, clear communication, and up-to-date clinical knowledge. She takes a preventive and protective approach, focusing on catching and addressing health risks before they escalate. Patients frequently note her ability to explain complex conditions in plain, direct language.
Yes. Dr. Koukuntla serves as CFO of Wellnest MD in addition to her clinical role. She also works part-time as a Physician Advisor for Atrium Healthcare System hospitals across the United States.
S. For specific language accommodation questions, prospective patients should contact Wellnest MD directly.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026