Summary

Dr. Amy Kakkanatt is an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism disorders. They earned their medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed residency training at the United States Army Medical Center. With 16 years of experience in endocrine care, Dr. Kakkanatt brings extensive knowledge to treating hormone-related conditions. They communicate with patients in English.

Dr. Kakkanatt practices at MUSC Children's Health Endocrinology & Diabetes in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and maintains affiliations with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. They focus on providing virtual-first care options for patients seeking endocrine treatment. The doctor performs essential diagnostic procedures including blood tests and thyroid function evaluations. Kakkanatt also conducts thyroid-stimulating hormone testing to help diagnose and monitor thyroid conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 16 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • United States Army Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

MUSC Children's Health Endocrinology & Diabetes at Summey Medical Pavilion

2705 N Highway 17Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

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16 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Mount Pleasant , SCCharleston , SCJackson , MSMt Pleasant , SC
Med School: Albany Medical College Med School: University Of South China Faculty Of Medicine Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Amy Kakkanatt

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Absolute Total Care (NEIC)
  • Absolute Total Care Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan\xa0
  • Aetna (Managed Choice)
  • Aetna (Open Choice)
  • Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)
  • AllWell by Absolute Total Care
  • Ambetter from Absolute Total Care\xa0(Marketplace)\xa0
  • BCBS Blue Essentials\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Blue Option\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice HealthCare (Group Health Plan)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health\xa0
  • Coventry
  • Employers Health Network (EHN)
  • First Choice VIP Care Plus Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)
  • First Health
  • Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now)
  • Humana Healthy Horizons (through March 31 2025)
  • Medcost
  • Molina Healthcare\xa0
  • Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • Tricare
  • United HealthCare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Amy Kakkanatt has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Amy Kakkanatt has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Indiana, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

United States Army Medical Center

Medical School

Albany Medical CollegeGraduated in 2010

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Dr. Amy Kakkanatt is affiliated with Upmc Childrens Hospital Of Pittsburgh.
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Dr. Amy Kakkanatt's office is located at 2705 N Highway 17, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29466.
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