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Ramya Pakala, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in infectious diseases. She earned her medical degree from Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences in India, completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C., and completed her Infectious Diseases Fellowship at Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Pakala joined Kelsey-Seybold in October 2026 and brings extensive experience caring for patients with complex infectious diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Dr. Pakala is passionate about improving patient outcomes through evidence-based infectious disease care, prevention, and education. Her clinical interests include HIV/AIDS management, antimicrobial stewardship, multidrug-resistant infections, immunocompromised host infections, travel medicine, outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT), infection prevention, and the management of complex bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections. She treats adult patients with a wide range of infectious diseases, including chronic infections, transplant-related infections, HIV, and emerging infectious diseases. Dr. Pakala is committed to a collaborative approach to care and works closely with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized treatment plans that improve health outcomes and quality of life.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Pakala believes that high-quality healthcare begins with building trust through communication, compassion, and patient education. She is committed to providing evidence-based, patient-centered care while ensuring patients understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and long-term health goals. Her goal is to empower patients through knowledge and partnership while delivering the highest standard of infectious disease care.

Joined Kelsey-Seybold: October 2026

Awards & Publications

Awards

President's Volunteer Service Award, The White House, Washington, D.C.

Publications

Pakala R, Grewal N, Yi J, Urooj F. "Peri-Myocarditis as a Dire Consequence of Coronavirus Disease: A Clinical Challenge." Cureus. 2024.

Pakala R, Syed F, Pinelo AC, Singh G, Gajjala J. "A Case of Concurrent Infection With Syphilis and Monkeypox in an Immunosuppressed Individual." Cureus. 2023.

Syed F, Pakala R, Alam MDU, Singh GP, Poddar V. "Pneumothorax Ex Vacuo: A Rare Complication of PleurX Catheter Insertion." Cureus. 2023.

Hassan MA, Syed F, Singh GP, Pakala R, Gasmelseed H. "Brevundimonas diminuta-Induced Lung Abscess in an Immunocompetent Adult: A Rare Case Report." Cureus. 2023.

Guntipalli P, Gara S, Pakala R, Shah S, Thapa S, Acharya S, Nedd KJ, Kara S. "Impact of COVID-19 Infection in Patients With Neurodegenerative Diseases With Particular Focus on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease." Acta Neurobiologiae Experimentalis. 2022.

Ahmed F, Guntipalli P, Bhatnagar A, Coronel KM, Pakala R. "Current Strategies to Eliminate Hepatitis C Virus in the North American Region." Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2021.

Hobbies & Interests

Medical School

  • Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences, MBBS (2013)

Internship/Residency

  • Howard University Hospital, Internal Medicine

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Dr. Pakala is a member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the American Medical Association (AMA), the American College of Physicians (ACP), the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), and the Medical Council of India.

Locations

Fort Bend Campus

11555 University Blvd.,
Sugar Land, TX 77478

Get Directions 713-442-9100

West University Clinic

3003 W. Holcombe Blvd.,
Houston, TX 77025

Get Directions 713-442-9400

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