Meet Dr. Padmaja (Kavuri) Gunjupali, DO at Northeast Primary Care in Melville, NY

Dr. Padmaja (Kavuri) Gunjupali completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, from 2005 to 2008, affiliated with Weill Medical College of Cornell University. She earned a Master’s in Pharmacology/Toxicology from Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy at Long Island University, Brooklyn campus, from 2000 to 2003. Additionally, she obtained her Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Guntur Medical College, Guntur, AP, India, from 1987 to 1994.

Dr. Padmaja (Kavuri) Gunjupali holds the following certifications:

• ABIM Certification, Exp: Aug 2029
• ECFMG Certification, Dec 11th, 2003
• BLS Certification, Exp: Sept 30th, 2027
• ACLS Certification, Exp: Nov 13th, 2027
• Child Abuse Certification, Exp: March 29th, 2025
• Infectious Disease Control Certification, Exp: April 30th, 2025

Dr. Padmaja (Kavuri) Gunjupali holds a permanent state license in New York (License Registration No. 260931), which is valid until June 30, 2026. She is also registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) under the number FG1078496, with the registration expiring on September 30, 2026.

Dr. Padmaja (Kavuri) Gunjupali has extensive experience in primary care and hospital medicine. Her professional journey includes the following roles:

• Primary Care Physician at True Health Medical PC, Fresh Meadows and Williston Park, NY (1/2021 – 10/2025)
• Attending Physician at Progressive Care Medical, Syosset, NY, serving Grand Pavilion and Rockville Center nursing homes (10/2019 – 6/2020)
• Attending Physician at Essen Medical PC, Bronx, NY, working at Cold Spring Harbor Nursing Home, covering Vent and Trache patients (2/2019 – 7/2019)
• Full-time Hospitalist at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Port Jefferson, NY (12/1/2011 – 1/2019)
• Full-time Hospitalist at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, Smithtown, NY (6/30/2011 – 11/30/2011)
• Primary Care Physician in traditional group practice at NY Comprehensive Cardiology PLLC, Brooklyn, NY, with privileges at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center (4/14/2009 – 6/29/2011)
• Primary Care Physician at Poughkeepsie Medical Group, Poughkeepsie, NY, with privileges at Vassar Brothers Medical Center (10/2008 – 4/13/2009)
• Resident in Internal Medicine at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY (7/2005 – 9/2008)

Dr. Padmaja (Kavuri) Gunjupali has received extensive training across various medical specialties:

• Ambulatory Care: Dedicated four months of rotation, along with weekly continuity clinics throughout her three-year residency, with an emphasis on the comprehensive care of patients with chronic diseases like Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, COPD, CHF, and Coronary Artery Disease.

• ICU-CCU: Four months of intensive training in managing critical cases and performing invasive procedures such as CVP line placement, endotracheal intubation, lumbar puncture, and thoracocentesis.

• Acute Care: Rotations at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center (WHMC) involved managing a wide range of pathologies, including cardiac, pulmonary, GI, neurology, and infectious diseases like HIV. Dr. Gunjupali also served as a team leader, supervising interns and medical students.

• Subspecialties: Elective rotations in Cardiology, Pulmonary, GI, ID, Hematology & Oncology, Endocrinology, and Nephrology.

• Clinical Extern: Worked as a clinical extern at RK Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY (8/2002 – 12/2003), where she was exposed to the American system of practicing medicine.

• Graduate Assistant: From 8/2000 to 12/2003, Dr. Gunjupali worked as a Graduate Assistant in the computer lab, library, Pharmacology/Toxicology, and Microbiology labs, guiding and teaching undergraduate students.

• Senior Resident Doctor: From 1/1997 to 2/2000, she worked as a Senior Resident Doctor in the Intensive Coronary Care Unit at Kamineni Hospitals, Hyderabad, AP, India, where she independently managed cardiology and nephrology emergencies.

• Nursing Home Care: From 5/1996 to 7/1997, she provided care for outpatients and inpatients, performing minor surgical and gynecological procedures at Ravi Nursing Home, Chirala, AP, India.

• Rotatory Internship: From 9/1994 to 4/1996, she completed a rotatory internship in all departments of medicine at Jaya Diagnostic Center, Hyderabad, AP, India, where she managed various medical emergencies on her own.

Dr. Padmaja (Kavuri) Gunjupali’s volunteer experience includes the following:

Clinical Observership in Internal Medicine and Research in the Genetics Department at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY (5/2004 – 5/2005). She gained experience in patient interaction, diagnostic lab tests, and their evaluation. She followed rounds with attending doctors, attended teaching classes, grand rounds, and tumor board meetings.

Clinical Extern in Haeme-One Department at Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, NY (2/2004 – 4/2004). During this role, she was exposed to the emotional care of terminally ill patients, conducted case histories and physical exams, and assisted fellows in procedures like bone marrow aspiration. She attended grand rounds and tumor board meetings.

Dr. Padmaja (Kavuri) Gunjupali is a U.S. citizen.