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1515 S Clifton AveSte 205Wichita, KS 67218
Phone+1 316-274-8188
Fax+1 414-219-4539
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Summary
- Dr. Preethi Kurakula is a rheumatologist based in Wichita, KS, who completed her education and training at several notable institutions. She received her medical degree from Guntur Medical College NTR in 2000. Subsequently, she completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Aurora Health Care (2004-2007) and a fellowship in Rheumatology at Duke University Hospital (2009-2011). Dr. Kurakula is also recognized for her scholarly contributions, having published research in Arthritis Care & Research. Her work, especially on the relationship between self-efficacy and pain in systemic lupus erythematosus, has been cited in other publications. She has received honors such as the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from NextGen Healthcare in 2013 and a fellowship from the American College of Rheumatology.
Education & Training
Duke University HospitalFellowship, Rheumatology, 2009 - 2011
Aurora Health CareResidency, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2007
Guntur Medical College NTRClass of 2000
Certifications & Licensure
KS State Medical License 2011 - 2025
NC State Medical License 2009 - 2011
WI State Medical License 2006 - 2009
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013
- Fellow American College of Rheumatology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Reply: To PMID 22505314.Tamara J. Somers, Preethi C. Kurakula, Lisa G. Criscione-Schreiber, Francis J. Keefe, Megan E.B. Clowse
Arthritis Care & Research. 2013-07-01 - 42 citationsSelf‐efficacy and pain catastrophizing in systemic lupus erythematosus: Relationship to pain, stiffness, fatigue, and psychological distressTamara J. Somers, Preethi C. Kurakula, Lisa G. Criscione-Schreiber, Francis J. Keefe, Megan E.B. Clowse
Arthritis Care & Research. 2012-09-01
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