Dr. Deepa Ragesh Ragesh Panikkath, MD

Dr. Deepa Panikkath specializes in internal medicine and rheumatology, bringing 25 years of clinical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Government Medical College Thrissur and completed her residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Her dual expertise allows her to provide comprehensive care for both general internal medicine needs and complex rheumatic conditions. Dr. Panikkath is fluent in Arabic and Spanish, enabling her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Panikkath practices at University Medical Center and sees patients in San Luis Obispo, California. She focuses on treating joint pain, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis, helping patients manage these common but often debilitating conditions. Her approach includes coordinating physical therapy and strength training programs to improve mobility and function. She also utilizes extremity X-rays to accurately diagnose and monitor bone and joint health.