Dr. Purnima Vallabhaneni MD

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Get to know Internist Dr. Purnima Vallabhaneni, who serves patients in New Jersey.

Dr. Vallabhaneni is a board-certified physician in the field of internal medicine with over 10 years of experience in an outpatient setting. She is in practice with Medical Associates of Marlboro, seeing patients at their offices in Edinson and Kendall Park, New Jersey.

Founded in July 2001 by Dr. Jayendra Patel, Medical Associates of Marlboro (MAOM) is one of the leading multi-specialty healthcare practices in the state of New Jersey, specializing in primary care (internal medicine), cardiology, gastroenterology, podiatry, hematology and oncology. With 8 convenient locations throughout Central and South New Jersey available in the evening and on the weekend, and diagnostic testing done on-site at many locations, patients are ensured access to quality care.

An Indian native, Dr. Vallabhaneni earned her undergraduate degree from Maris Stella College in Vijayawada and received her medical degree from Rangaraya Medical College. After relocating to the United States, she completed her residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York.

Subsequent to her education, the doctor attained board certification in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

In her professional experience, Dr. Vallabhaneni has conducted an AIDS Education Program for HIV infected patients at St. Michael’s Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey, and has been engaged in various research studies concerning clinical drug studies. She has medical privileges at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peter’s University Hospital.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

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