DR. Rita Karana Kathawa, M.D. is an obesity medicine internal medicine in Sterling Heights, MI with 7 years of experience. The provider is an internal medicine physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity. DR. Rita Karana Kathawa, M.D. NPI is 1427584812. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.
The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a female.
Education
Medical School: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HUMAN MEDICINE
Graduation Year:2017
The provider's business location address is:
41400 DEQUINDRE RD STE 121
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI
ZIP 48314-751
Phone: (586) 843-3815
Fax: (586) 843-3920
The NPI 1427584812 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.
The enumeration date for this NPI number is 5/4/2017 and was last updated on 6/29/2022.