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
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CIGNA EPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Administrators
- Sentara Health
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-EPO Plus
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-POS Plus
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst EPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Aetna HMO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- IH-Open POS II
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- 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 Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-HMO
- IH-PPO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Choice POS
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- IH-POS
- IH-Open HMO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CIGNA Indemnity
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- United Healthcare Choice
- United Student Resources
- Network OA
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Medicare Direct
- CIGNA PPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- TRICARE East Prime
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- MultiPlan, Inc
- TRICARE East Select
- Choice POS II
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Basic
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Beech Street PPO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Navigate
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- OA Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- UHC Passport
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Employee Health Plan
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- HighMark
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- POS OA
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Optimum Choice
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
Education
Medical Education: Nova Southeastern University (2022)
Residency: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (1900)