Dr. Apputhury Praisoody, MD

Dr. Apputhury Praisoody brings over five decades of medical expertise to internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and hospice and palliative care. They earned their medical degree from Kasturba Medical College and completed residency training at Loyola University Medical Center. With 51 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Praisoody has developed deep expertise in caring for adult patients across all stages of life, with particular focus on the unique needs of older adults and those facing serious illness. They are fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling them to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Praisoody practices at the Malcolm Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. Their extensive experience spans comprehensive adult care, age-related health concerns, and compassionate end-of-life support. The combination of internal medicine background with specialized geriatric training allows them to address complex medical conditions common in older …adults. Through palliative care expertise, Dr. Praisoody helps patients and families navigate serious illnesses with dignity and comfort.