About Dr Sam

Welcome to Sunshine Pediatrics! I’m Dr. Samatha Madhavarapu, a board-certified Pediatrician with over 10 years of experience serving the Indiana community. I hail from India, where I completed my medical schooling before moving to the USA. After pursuing a Masters in Community Health in Minnesota, I completed my Pediatric Residency training in New York.

During my residency, I had the opportunity to work in an outpatient continuity clinic, which deepened my understanding of the transformative power of quality primary care for children and their families. It was during this time that I discovered my true passion for pediatric primary care.

Throughout my career, I have worked in a fee-for-service model that involved extensive administrative tasks, insurance dictating aspects of patient care, and a focus on patient volume rather than personalized care. The Covid-19 pandemic deepened my longing for increased patient and parent contact time, particularly considering the emerging mental health crisis among children and teenagers. Determined to provide accessible and convenient healthcare, I decided to establish my own Direct Primary Care model clinic. This allows me to prioritize extended time with patients, addressing their unique needs and providing a personalized approach to care.

I strongly believe in a holistic approach to health, incorporating healthy lifestyle choices such as yoga, meditation, nutritious food, physical activity, and nurturing strong relationships.

Being a vegetarian by choice, practicing Hatha Yoga is an integral part of my daily routine. In my free time, I enjoy engaging in arts and crafts with my kids, biking on the Monon trail, playing tennis, and exploring nature through travel.