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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
30 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
2 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

Department of Internal Medicine — Division of General Internal Medicine
Associate Professor

Education and Training

Undergraduate Education
Andhra Medical College
Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery
Postgraduate Education
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 — 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 or Prescribed by Dr. Achanta

    UAMS Health 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

    Patient Ratings & Reviews

    Average Ratings

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

    Overall: 4.3 out of 5

    (30 Ratings, 2 Comments)

    Individual Reviews

    4 out of 5

    Comment

    From my phone call at 7:30 requesting 'same day' to my visit with the soon to be doctor, everyone was professional and caring. Even if I'm pretty sure my issue isn't resolved (but can only ever guess at that in hindsight), I felt as if my health genuinely matters. I will be in touch in another week if things aren't right. But fully realize that sometimes you just have to solve a problem by trying things. If I know any one thing to be true medically it's that not all bodies are created equal so no one remedy works for everyone.

    Date

    Sep 8, 2022
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    UAMS is the best place for good, thorough medical care. Always treated very well by all the Staff I encounter and I am very grateful for that.

    Date

    Jul 29, 2022
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