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Latha M. Achanta, M.D. Internist

Primary Location

UAMS Medical Center
4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients
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Overview

Patient Type
Adults
Language
English
4.3 out of 5
168 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
13 comments
Latha M. Achanta, M.D.

Contents

  • About
  • Academic Background
  • Research
  • Treatments & Procedures
  • Locations
  • Ratings & Reviews

About Dr. Achanta

Clinical Biography

After graduating from medical school in 2004 with honors in nine subjects including distinction in four, Dr. Achanta came to the United States to pursue a Masters of Public Health (MPH) degree at the University of Texas (UT) at Houston. While there, Dr. Achanta worked in clinical and basic science research in the MD Anderson Cancer center and the UT School of Medicine in Gynecologic Oncology and Gastroenterology respectively.

Upon completing the coursework for her MPH, Dr. Achanta joined the residency program at Abington Memorial Hospital. During her residency, she was an active participant in the Medical Jeopardy competitions held by the local ACP chapter and was a finalist in 2008. Dr. Achanta also submitted many clinical vignette posters to both the local chapter and at the National ACP competitions in 2009 and 2010. Dr. Achanta came to UAMS after completing her residency.

Recently, Dr. Achanta has worked as a National Physician Well-being Champion and she continues her work at UAMS with the Internal Medicine Resident Well-being committee.  She has also spoken at the 2021 American College of Physicians meeting.  Dr. Achanta remains active in her role as Faculty for the Internal Medicine Resident teaching program, mentoring residents and conducting Medicine Acting Internships for advanced residents.

Her current research interests include Perioperative Risk Assessment with obesity, and Physician and Resident Well Being with special focus on women physicians.

Currently, Dr. Archanta only sees patients admitted to the UAMS Medical Center.

Some of Dr. Achanta’s honors and awards include:

  • American College of Physicians Well-Being Champion, 2019
  • Reviewer and Poster Judge for various American College of Physicians posters and abstracts, since 2013
  • Sturgis Grant recipient for research in Diabetes Mellitus, 2012
  • Lana Lehman award in Ambulatory Medicine at Abington Memorial Hospital, 2010
  • Gold Medals in Physiology, Pathology and Surgery in MBBS

Dr. Achanta's Academic Background

Faculty Appointments

Internal Medicine — General Internal Medicine
Associate Professor

Education

Undergraduate Education
Andhra Medical College
Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery
Graduate School
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
MPH in Environmental and Occupational Sciences
Medical School
Abington Memorial Hospital
MD in Internal Medicine

Professional Certifications

  • Arkansas State Medical Board
  • American Board of Internal Medicine

Associations

  • American College of Physicians
  • Arkansas Medical Society
  • American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin

Dr. Achanta's Research

Research Interests

Perioperative Risk Assessment in individuals with obesity, and Physician and Resident Well Being with special focus on women physicians

Latest Publications

Publications listed below are automatically derived from MEDLINE/PubMed and other sources, which might result in incorrect or missing publications.

    Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed

    UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

    • General Internal Medicine
    • Internal Medicine

    Locations Where Dr. Achanta Practices

    UAMS Medical Center exterior

    UAMS Medical Center , Primary Location

    4301 W. Markham St.
    Little Rock, AR 72205

    Appointment Phone Number
    501-686-8000
    New and Returning Patients
    View Location Get Directions
    Exterior of Outpatient Center

    Internal Medicine Clinic

    4110 Outpatient Circle
    Outpatient Center
    Little Rock, AR 72205

    Appointment Phone Number
    501-686-8000
    New and Returning Patients
    View Location Get Directions

    Patient Ratings & Reviews

    Average Ratings

    Recommend Provider
    4.5 out of 5
    Listened Carefully
    4.4 out of 5
    Knew Important Medical History
    4.0 out of 5
    Gave Enough Information about Health and Treatment
    4.2 out of 5
    Trust Provider
    4.4 out of 5

    Overall: 4.3 out of 5

    (168 Ratings, 13 Comments)

    Individual Reviews

    5 out of 5

    Comment

    This group comes highly recomended

    Date

    Sep 1, 2021
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    Courteous professional care delivered with kindness from the time we arrived at Valet parking to the time we left valet parking. Grateful! Thank you

    Date

    Sep 1, 2021
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    My business to UAMS always the same. People always nice and courteous to doctors a friendly and I don't have any problems at all.

    Date

    Jul 22, 2021
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    It was wonderful. Thank you!

    Date

    May 14, 2021
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    Phone calls from the clinic show the name "infectious disease" you should really update that.

    Date

    Apr 16, 2021
    4 out of 5

    Comment

    All ok

    Date

    Apr 16, 2021
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