About
Dr. Vijay Katari has practiced internal medicine for more than two decades, building a reputation for unhurried, patient-centered care across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He earned his medical degree from Rangaraya Medical College and completed his internal medicine residency at WellSpan York Hospital, where colleagues and faculty named him Resident of the Year twice. He holds board certification in internal medicine.
Dr. Katari cares for adults managing a wide range of conditions, from diabetes and hypertension to congestive heart failure and chronic kidney disease. He has a particular clinical interest in deprescribing, helping patients reduce medications through careful review and lifestyle change. He also focuses on diabetes management, cardiovascular risk, and healthy aging, including cognitive assessment for seniors. His approach centers on shared decision-making: he presents every reasonable option and decides alongside the patient rather than prescribing without discussion. 9 FM to discuss cardiovascular health with the local Telugu-speaking community. He also runs a YouTube channel dedicated to patient education under @DRVIJAYKATARI.
Education & Training
Medical School
Rangaraya Medical College
Residency
Internal Medicine, WellSpan York Hospital
Certifications
Languages
Telugu, English
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Katari right for?
Dr. Katari is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or congestive heart failure. Patients who want a physician willing to explore lifestyle-based alternatives to medication will find his deprescribing approach valuable. Seniors needing cognitive assessments or Medicare Annual Wellness Visits benefit from his geriatric focus. Telugu-speaking patients across the DFW area can conduct their entire visit in Telugu. Adults in assisted or independent living communities can see Dr. Katari without traveling to a clinic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Katari treats a broad range of adult conditions, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, gout, congestive heart failure, asthma, COPD, chronic kidney disease, atrial fibrillation, osteoarthritis, anxiety, and cognitive and memory concerns. He also sees patients for common illnesses such as UTIs, flu, cough, and cold.
Yes. Dr. Vijay Katari holds board certification in internal medicine. He completed his residency training at WellSpan York Hospital, where he earned Resident of the Year honors twice.
Dr. Katari practices shared decision-making and has a strong interest in deprescribing. He reviews each patient's medications carefully and, where appropriate, works to reduce or eliminate medications through lifestyle changes. He presents all reasonable options, including medication, lifestyle, or a combination, and decides together with the patient.
Yes. Dr. Katari speaks Telugu and English fluently. Patients can conduct their entire visit in either language at the Frisco and McKinney offices or during community visits at assisted and independent living facilities.
Dr. Katari earned his medical degree from Rangaraya Medical College. He completed his internal medicine residency at WellSpan York Hospital, where faculty named him Resident of the Year on two separate occasions.
Yes. Dr. Katari visits several assisted and independent living communities on scheduled days, providing primary care for residents who prefer not to travel to a clinic. He coordinates with community nursing teams and waives no-show fees for community visits.
Dr. Katari has extensive experience managing both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. His clinical interests include continuous glucose monitor use, insulin deprescribing when appropriate, and lifestyle-based glucose management. He also provides enhanced lab monitoring for pre-diabetic and heart patients under his membership tiers.
Yes. Dr. Katari runs a remote monitoring program for patients with hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and post-MI status. He provides blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters, makes medication adjustments by phone between visits, and conducts monthly check-in calls with patients or their families.
Yes. Dr. Katari publishes patient education videos on his YouTube channel at @DRVIJAYKATARI. 9 FM to discuss cardiovascular health topics, including atherosclerosis, in Telugu.
Doctor profile last updated October 31, 2026