Expert / Specialist – Internal Medicine
MBBS-'17, MD-'21, DNB-'21, Diabetology-'23, Cardiology-'23
About:
Dr Sudha Kudumbale is a respected Internal Medicine Specialist based in Bengaluru, with over 9 years of clinical experience managing both acute and chronic illnesses. Known for her clarity, warmth, and precision in care, she brings together the best of hospital medicine and long-term patient support. Her clinical interests lie in the intersection of diabetes, cardiovascular risk, thyroid dysfunction, and metabolic syndrome, with a strong focus on early detection, structured care, and measurable outcomes. At Zarity Health, Dr Sudha anchors chronic care programs for patients with poorly controlled diabetes, obesity, lipid imbalances, and post-surgical recovery needs. She is valued for her sharp diagnostic acumen, structured consults, and a patient-first approach that empowers individuals to understand, own, and manage their health. With training in both Non-Invasive Cardiology and Diabetology, she brings depth to the management of lifestyle diseases—making her a trusted clinician for patients seeking clarity, accountability, and continuity in care. Beyond her clinical work, Dr Sudha is passionate about preventive health, metabolic awareness, and lifestyle-driven medicine. She has published original research on subclinical hypothyroidism, pulmonary function in metabolic syndrome, and heart failure, and continues to write and speak on practical ways to reduce long-term health risk through early action.
Experience:
Currently: Dr Sudha Karbari is a Specialist in Internal Medicine at Manipal Hospital Whitefield (Oct 2024 – Present), where she manages a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hypothyroidism, asthma, and cardiac risk syndromes. Her hospital-based role involves both inpatient and outpatient care, with a strong emphasis on diagnostics, early intervention, and lifestyle modification. She also serves as a Consulting Physician at Zarity Health (2024 – Present), where she leads medical care planning for patients enrolled in long-term chronic care programs. At Zarity, she collaborates closely with clinical nutritionists and physiotherapists to deliver integrated care across diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular risk, and post-operative stabilisation. Her structured follow-ups, medical reviews, and personalised medication titrations help patients build long-term control and avoid complications. Previously: She served as a Senior Resident at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (Jun 2022 – Dec 2022), where she managed high-acuity patients across internal medicine wards. Prior to that, she worked as a House Surgeon at Victoria Hospital, Bengaluru (Mar 2016 – Aug 2023), gaining hands-on exposure to emergency medicine, infectious diseases, endocrinology, and general medicine. In parallel, she has contributed to national conferences like KAPICON 2020, handled complex cases at institutions like Jayadeva Institute, RGICD, PMSSY, and NIMHANS, and independently managed high-profile cases during her Fellowship in Mumbai.
Education:
Dr Sudha Kudumbale completed her MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Bangalore Medical College, one of Karnataka’s leading government medical institutions. She further earned her DNB in General Medicine (2021) from the National Board of Examinations, and holds a Fellowship in Diabetology from CMC Vellore (2023)—one of the most prestigious training programs in metabolic care. Additionally, she completed a Fellowship in Advanced Non-Invasive Cardiology at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, where she trained in echocardiography, stress testing, and early cardiac diagnostics. Her training combines deep hospital-based experience with academic rigour and a systems-based approach to lifestyle disease management.
