Dr. Lata Santhakumar, MD

Dr. Lata Santhakumar is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist who has dedicated 25 years to women's healthcare. She earned her medical degree from Madras Medical College and completed her residency training at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York. Dr. Santhakumar provides comprehensive care in obstetrics and gynecology, helping women through all stages of their reproductive health journey. She is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling her to serve diverse communities throughout the Sacramento area.

Dr. Santhakumar practices at multiple locations across Sacramento and Citrus Heights, including several Wellspace Health community centers, Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, and Methodist Hospital of Sacramento. She specializes in pregnancy care, helping expectant mothers navigate the challenges of antepartum depression and managing complications such as vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. Her practice also includes preventive care services, offering …flu vaccines and other adult immunizations to keep patients healthy year-round.