Jyothi Kakuturu, DO| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Acute and Chronic disease management for all adults
- Adolescent and young adult health
- Preventive care
- Women’s health
- Nutrition and Weight management
- Minor procedures and sports medicine
Philosophy of care
As a primary care physician, I believe that the foundation of exceptional healthcare lies in compassion, collaboration, and prevention. I am committed to building trusting relationships with my patients, where they are empowered to take an active role in their health journey. Preventive care is at the heart of my practice because I want to help my patients stay well, not just treat them when they’re sick. My goal is to deliver the best care possible—care that is evidence-based, personalized, and rooted in empathy—so that every patient feels heard, respected, and supported.
Clinical areas of focus
- Hypertension
- Respiratory Disorders
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Adverse Effects
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Back Pain
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Body Region Injury
- Brain Disorders
- Breast Inflammation
- Candidiasis
- Carrier Of Infectious Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Complications Of Procedures
- Complications Of Surgical And Medical Care
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Contact With Hazardous Health Exposures
- Cough
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Deficiency Of B Group Vitamins
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Depressive Episode
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Tongue
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Autonomic Nervous System
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disorders Of Pancreatic Internal Secretion
- Disorders Of White Blood Cells
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Eating Disorders
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Enthesopathies
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eye And Orbit Injury
- Eyelid Disorders
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Failure
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Ingrown Toenail
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lower Back Pain
- Lower Leg Injury
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Migraine
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Ovarian Cysts
- Overactive Bladder
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Painful Urination
- Penis Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Personal Risk Factors
- Persons Encountering Health Services
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pneumonia
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Somnolence, Stupor And Coma
- Sore Throat
- Spondylopathies
- Sprains And Strains
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Superficial Mycoses
- Tendinitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Toxic Effect Of Venomous Animals And Plants
- Tuberculosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urticaria
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Venous Embolism
- Vertigo
- Viral Warts
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vomiting
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
- Weight Loss
- Wrist And Hand Burn And Corrosion
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Yeast Infection
Procedures I perform
- Allergen Immunotherapy
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Birth Control
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Blood Collection
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Capillary Blood Collection
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervix Dilation
- Chest Wall Manipulation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Colposcopy With Biopsy
- Colposcopy With Biopsy And Endocervical Curettage
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Flu Shot Administration
- Food Allergy Treatment
- Foreign Body Removal From Ear
- Foreign Body Removal From Skin
- Geriatric Care
- Gynecological Examination
- Health Maintenance Exam
- HIV Testing And Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Infection Treatment
- Injections For Pain Relief
- Obtaining Screen Pap Smear
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Pap Smear
- Physical Performance Test
- Physical Therapy Referral
- School Physicals
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Suture Removal
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Venous Blood Collection
- Vision Screening
- Women's Health Exam
- Wound Repair
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- IH-POS
- CIGNA EPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA Indemnity
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CareFirst NASCO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CareFirst EPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Open POS II
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- First Health PPO
- Medicare Direct
- TRICARE for Life East
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- POS OA
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- IH-Indemnity
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Choice Fund PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CareFirst Administrators
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- OA Plus
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Tricare Reserve Select
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Network OA
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- IH-HMO
- IH-PPO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Optimum Choice
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Choice POS
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- MultiPlan, Inc
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Blue Choice Advantage
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- IH-EPO Plus
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna HMO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Employee Health Plan
- CIGNA PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- TRICARE East Prime
- HighMark
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- TRICARE East Select
- Choice POS II
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Beech Street PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Sentara Health
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Navigate
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Student Resources
- UHC Passport
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- First Health PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University (2022)