Little Rock

Practice at Sage Health

As the family medicine physician for Sage Health in North Little Rock, Dr. Kotapati strives to deliver better quality, preventive care, and overall compressive patient care. Dr. Kotapati practices evidence-based medicine, focusing on preventive medicine, delivering practical treatment for chronic and acute care needs. He is excited to join Sage Health to help ensure that seniors in North Little Rock could receive the care they deserve - comprehensive, coordinated, high-quality, and cost-effective primary care that puts the patient at the center of every conversation.

Experience:

Dr. Kotapati relocated to Little Rock, Arkansas, three years ago from Bellingham, Washington, where he worked as a family practitioner at a primary care medical group. Dr. Kotapati has been a faculty member and a medical director at the UAMS Neighborhood clinic for two years. He is passionate about taking care of patients, as well as teaching medical students. He is trained as a Family Medicine physician, is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

With a background in business management and information systems, Dr. Kotapati strives to integrate information technology with medical knowledge to enhance patient care and prevent medical errors. He is interested in obesity management, value-based care, population-based approach, chronic disease management, depression associated with chronic diseases, non-opiate pain management, and involvement in health care leadership/advocacy groups, behavioral health and office procedures.

Dr. Kotapati strongly believes in the importance of research in primary care. He has presented many research projects at national and international conferences, covering topics such as the chronic care model, preventing hospital readmission, reducing the risk of falls in the elderly and the effects of adverse childhood experiences on patient health.

While away from the clinic, he enjoys wildlife photography, hiking, camping, traveling, computer coding, spending time with his wife — (a family physician), their two wonderful daughters and their dog Buddy.

• Medical School - Windsor University School of Medicine
• University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) - Family Medicine Residency Training.
• Accreditation: American Board of Family Medicine
• Fellow of American Academy of Family Physician (FAAFP)
• Executive MBA: Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business-Class of 2024

Practice at Sage Health

Dr. Pothuganti is a highly skilled, board-certified family medicine physician with a wealth of experience in outpatient care. She joined Sage Health to deepen her commitment to delivering comprehensive care and preventive medicine to the senior population.

Dr. Pothuganti is inspired by Sage Health’s dedication to improving community health through proactive and preventive measures, which resonates with her belief in the power of early intervention. Additionally, she values the clinic’s integrated care model, which supports collaboration among healthcare providers to deliver the most comprehensive and effective treatment plans for patients.

Experience

Known for her ability to build lasting relationships with her patients and their families, Dr. Pothuganti ensures  they receive personalized attention in a calm and supportive environment. She meticulously explains the intricacies of their health conditions and treatment plans, aiming to empower patients to take charge of their health. By emphasizing preventive care and patient education, she strives to keep her patients out of the hospital, thereby reducing the risk of complications and enhancing their overall well-being.

Outside of her professional life, Pothuganti enjoys quality time with her family, kayaking on serene waters, and traveling to create lasting memories.

• Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences (Bachelors in Medicine & Bachelors in Surgery), Narketpally, India
• University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (Residency), Little Rock, AR

Practice at Sage Health

Dr. Shah is a board-certified family medicine provider with over 20 years of experience in primary care and urgent care settings. He believes in building trusting and collaborative provider-patient relationships with each of his patients. Dr. Shah’s goal is to help each his patients understand how their disease processes occur and how to navigate managing each of their health care needs and overcome current challenges for better overall health.

He joined Sage Health as he shares the same passion to improve healthcare for the future for everyone in the community it serves now and into the future.

Experience

Dr. Shah’s training at UAMS residency in Pine Bluff gave him ample opportunity to work with a diverse group of patients and medical conditions both in hospital and outpatient settings to gain a deep understanding of the disease process and how to overcome the challenges.

In his personal life, he enjoys spending time with his family on days off from resting at home, watching movies, and traveling. He also enjoy watching and rooting for his favorite sports teams the Kansas City Chiefs and the Dallas Cowboys.

• Universidad IBeroamericana- School of Medicine | Santo Domingo
• University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock, Arkansas – Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
• American Board of Family Medicine Certification
• FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiner