V. Sumana Kumarappa, MD
Board Certified in Gastroenterology
Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
Additional Language(s):
Hindi and TeluguMeet Dr. Sumana Kumarappa
Dr. Kumarappa’s mantra is providing expert medical care with a patient-centric approach. She believes every patient and family has unique needs, and she strives to design individualized treatment plans through patient education and shared decision-making.
She has a stellar record, receiving recognition for academic merit from the Government of India (Pratibha Award) and a gold medal for excellence in medical school. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine/SJRMC, followed by fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, where she served as Chief Gastroenterology Fellow.
Prior to joining Austin Gastroenterology, Dr. Kumarappa practiced in Mobile, Alabama where she was Medical Director of Endoscopy at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center and served on several hospital committees, including professional standards, IT, and medical executive leadership. She also presented her research at national GI conferences and published in recognized journals.
Now calling Austin home with her family, Dr. Kumarappa continues to stay active in the medical community and the city she serves. She currently serves on the Board of Ethics of the Travis County Medical Society and is passionate about physician wellness, actively advocating for preventing burnout in the medical profession. Dr. Kumarappa also serves as Texas Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy’s Central Region Ambassador and is on the Women’s Committee for TSGE, helping to build community and awareness for GI professionals in the region.
Professional Interests
- Colon cancer prevention and screening
- Esophageal diseases, including eosinophilic esophagitis, GERD, motility disorders, pH monitoring, and high-resolution esophageal manometry
- Gastrointestinal bleeding management, small bowel video capsule endoscopy
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)
- Women’s GI health issues, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease
- Chronic liver disease, fatty liver
Outside of Medicine
When she is not busy caring for her patients, Dr. Kumarappa cherishes time with her family—whether dancing with her daughter, strolling with her husband, biking, or enjoying a quiet afternoon in the library.
Patient Recognition
Dr. Kumarappa is consistently recognized by her patients for her compassionate, attentive care.
She is fluent in English, Telugu, and Hindi.
Education
Medical Degree: Siddhartha Medical College, India
Residency: Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine Program/SJRMC, Newark, NJ
Fellowship: Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Jefferson, LA
Associations
American College of Gastroenterology
American Gastroenterological Association
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Texas Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
Travis County Medical Society
Associated Providers
Testimonials
‘’Dr. Kumarappa is the best! She listens. The one thing I love about her is that she looks into your health record. She saw something that other doctors didn’t tell me about. She has saved my life twice! She is the bomb!!!!’’ – Robin B. (Healthgrades)
‘’I give her 6 stars. Excellent bedside manner and very attentive.’’ – Linda R. (Google review)
‘’Dr. Kumarappa is extremely kind, caring, and knowledgeable. I have health anxiety; therefore, I worry about the small things. She always calls me personally to lay those worries to rest. I never feel silly for asking questions and know that I can be honest with her about my concerns and receive a genuine response. Anyone with health anxiety knows what it feels like to feel weighed down with constant fear and stress. I’m sure you also know what it feels like to be intimidated by your doctor or ridiculous for asking questions. Unlike people who do not struggle with anxiety, you are incapable of trusting blindly. Meaning you look into every detail of every report and then question it all. Dr. Kumarappa understands and doesn’t try to intimidate you. So, if you’re reading this in hopes of finding a gastroenterologist that won’t make you feel like a difficult patient and will actually address your concerns, you have found her.’’ – Mary R. (Google review)
