Preimer Healthcare

Vijaya Cherukuri, MD, is highly experienced in providing effective and quality care in primary care, emphasizing geriatric care and women's health. Dr. Cherukuri is the medical director of Premier Health Care Inc. in St. Petersburg, Florida, which serves the South Pasadena community.

Dr. Cherukuri graduated medical school from the Andhra University in Visakhapatnam, India, and completed her residency at the Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, New York.She is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and a member of the American Medical Association and the American Geriatrics Society.

We are currently seeking a Board Eligible/ Board Certified Internist (sub-specialty in Geriatric Medicine is a plus) to join our Primary Care group. We are a physicians owned, fast growing Internal Medicine and Geriatric Care group, which has a strong patient base in all major hospitals and nursing homes in the St. Petersburg area.

As people age, their unique medical issues can grow much more complex. It's vital to work with a doctor who is well-versed in these changing needs and who provides conscientious and comprehensive care. Vijaya Cherukuri, MD, and the team at Premier Health Care Inc. in St. Petersburg, Florida, care for geriatric patients with evolving medical needs.

High blood sugar can damage your health even without causing symptoms. Signs and symptoms of Type 2 diabetes can develop slowly, and patients can live with the disease for years without knowing it. Vijaya Cherukuri, MD, and the team at Premier Health Care Inc. in St. Petersburg, Florida, work with patients to identify Type 2 diabetes and develop a personalized plan to manage the disease.

The goal of your annual physical exam is to prevent chronic health problems, and working with your physician helps you to stay healthy and active. Additionally, it's a great time to discuss any health concerns you may have. At Premier Health Care Inc. in St. Petersburg, Florida, Vijaya Cherukuri, MD, and the team are committed to providing quality, thorough health care.