Dr. Achanta’s first steps on his career path began as a boy.

“I am from a small village and we didn’t have a physician. I was a good student, so my father wanted me to become a doctor.”

Today, board-certified in internal medicine, Dr. Achanta brings more than 17 years of experience as a hospitalist to the bedside of the patients for whom he cares. He enjoys being part of the team that helps hospitalized patients heal.

“I am blessed to be part of the physician community.” 

Dr. Achanta learned his patient relationship skills from one of his role models, a medical school professor.

“I liked his approach to patients. I follow it still today. I interact with patients on a personal level as well as medically. That helps in the healing process. The way I interact with patients and explain things to them helps put them at ease.”

When not in the hospital caring for patients, Dr. Achanta has a “sweet” hobby – he has a farm on which he grows cocoa beans to make chocolate.