Bio


Dr. Sodavarapu is a fellowship-trained rheumatologist with Stanford Health Care. She is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Immunology and Rheumatology at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Sodavarapu is board certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine.

As a rheumatologist, Dr. Sodavarapu specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions that involve swelling of the joints, muscles, and internal organs. She diagnoses and treats conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), psoriatic arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome, and ankylosing spondylitis.

Dr. Sodavarapu has published her research in peer-reviewed journals including Biomedicines, BMJ Case Reports, and Cureus. She has also presented her research nationwide at various professional conferences and events.

Dr. Sodavarapu is a member of the American College of Physicians.

Clinical Focus


  • Rheumatology

Academic Appointments


Professional Education


  • Fellowship: Oklahoma University Medical Center (2024) OK
  • Board Certification: American Board of Obesity Medicine, Obesity Medicine (2019)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2014)
  • Residency: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Internal Medicine Residency (2014) CA
  • Internship: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (2012) IL
  • Medical Education: Osmania Medical College (2008) Hy India