Dr. HARISH PONNURU, MD | DPC Provider | DPC Directory

Internal Medicine

About

Dr. Harish Ponnuru comes from a long line of physicians and completed his undergraduate studies and medical degree at the University of Missouri–Kansas City. He finished his Internal Medicine residency at Sinai Samaritan Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he earned multiple awards including Humanitarian of the Year and Chief Resident. Prior to joining Menorah Medical Center in 2004, he practiced at Barnes Jewish Hospital and in private practice in St. Louis, Missouri, and has a special interest in diabetes. Since 2014, Dr. Ponnuru has embraced the Direct Primary Care model at Total Primary Care, emphasizing personalized, uninterrupted patient relationships, preventive care, and same‑day access without insurance barriers. In his spare time he enjoys family life, volunteer work, and participating in medical mission teams in Honduras and Guatemala.

Education

Medical School: University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine (1995)

Residency: Internal Medicine - Sinai Samaritan Medical Center (Milwaukee)

Training Programs:
  • Residency Internal Medicine - Sinai Samaritan Medical Center (Milwaukee)

Board Certification & Credentials

Degree: Doctor of Medicine

Specialty: Internal Medicine

Board Certified: American Board of Internal Medicine, National Board of Physicians and Surgeons

Years in Practice: 22+ years

Licensing

NPI Number: 1144251430 Active

Primary License: Kansas (KS) - 0430601

Community Involvement

Volunteer work and medical mission teams in Honduras and Guatemala

International Experience

Medical mission teams in Honduras and Guatemala

DPC Experience

Started DPC: 2014

Patient Ratings

Healthgrades 4.7
24 reviews
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