Monika Karakattu, MD, is a board-certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician who provides primary care for adults age 18 and older at Wellstar East Cobb Health Park. She also serves as the Medical Director for the East Cobb and Cherokee Region. Dr. Karakattu is fluent in Hindi and is committed to delivering compassionate, comprehensive care to a diverse patient community.
Dr. Karakattu earned her medical degree from Grant Medical College in Mumbai, one of India’s premier medical institutions. She completed her family medicine residency at the East Tennessee Bristol Family Medicine Program and also holds a Business in Health Care degree from Johns Hopkins University.
Dr. Karakattu provides a full range of primary care services, including preventive health, chronic disease management, and women’s and men’s health. She manages conditions such as COPD, heart disease, sleep apnea, diabetes, obesity, menopause, and mental health concerns. She also performs knee and shoulder joint injections to help patients manage arthritis and improve mobility.
Her greatest passion is weight and lifestyle management. Dr. Karakattu is an active contributor to Wellstar’s Center for Best Health weight management program, a multidisciplinary model that integrates nutrition, exercise physiology, and behavioral health to support long-term success.
Outside of work, Dr. Karakattu enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, practicing yoga, walking, traveling, and shopping.
Dr. Karakattu welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.
Specialties
Family Medicine
Education & Training
Grant Govt. Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals Mumbai
Degree
Bachelors in Medicine/Surgery
Residency
East Tennessee State University/Quillen College
Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Languages spoken
English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
Annual Wellness Exam
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Chronic Disease Management
COPD
Cyst Drainage
Depression
Diabetes Management
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Immunization
Joint Injection
Kidney Disease
Medication Management
Minor Injuries (Sprains, Strains, Cuts)
Minor Skin Procedures
Preventative Screening
Stop Smoking
Thyroid Disorders
Upper Respiratory Infections
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Wart Removal
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 436 patient ratings
Treated me with courtesy and respect
Shared easy to understand information
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr. K is one of the very few doctors that does what she says she is going to do. Great follow up!
October 8, 2026
5
Dr. Karakattu and everyone in the office are wonderful.
October 1, 2026
5
Dr. Karakatu is one of the most efficient physicians I have ever seen. She listens carefully and pays attention to all the details and have an answer for each detail for me. And she's very, very smart, fast, very efficient, very pleasant, and a caring person. I really appreciate her care. Thank you.
September 30, 2026
5
Excellent physician
September 28, 2026
5
Dr K is fantastic
September 27, 2026
5
Other than it was a great experience, nothing else.
September 25, 2026
5
Dr. Karakattu listens and tries to answers all my questions. She never rushes my appointment time.
September 26, 2026
5
Neat environment and competent workers ?
September 23, 2026
5
The nurse Lisa was very sweet and efficient. Dr. K was courteous and listened well to my problems. She was also knowledgeable of my health history. I left there very satisfied with my care.
September 23, 2026
5
Dr.Karakattu is always amazing and listens.
September 20, 2026
5
Efficient, Professional and Considerate.
September 12, 2026
5
It was very good at this moment.
September 10, 2026
5
Doctor was professional and courteous. Took time to listen. Didn't feel rushed.
September 10, 2026
5
THe front office could have been a bit more friendly. The nurses preparing for the surgery were great. I hope I was given a bit more information about the pain and pain level after the surgery when I have the plastic tubes inside my nostrils.
September 6, 2026
5
Dr. K is great. She is thorough and caring.
September 5, 2026
5
The office was incredibly busy for first thing in the morning, but Dr. Karakattu was still very thorough and did not seem rushed.
September 4, 2026
2
I felt rushed with the doctor. Felt the doctor wants to move on to next patient.
September 3, 2026
3
i visited on Monday. It is now Wednesday and even though I sent a message to My Chart on Tuesday and left a message this a.m. by phone I still have no information from my Dr. or staff about my shoulder X rays. I am very upset.
September 3, 2026
5
I provided excellent customer service and patent care.
August 27, 2026
5
Dr. Karakattu and Lisa are THE BEST!! Trust them with my life!! My wife now goes to Dr Karakattu as her primary doctor on my recommendation! She really likes her!!
August 22, 2026
5
Dr. Monica was super good in all areas. Really, really appreciate the services received from her. She's awesome. Thank you.
August 23, 2026
5
My doctor is very compassionate, caring, very detailed, always provides me with the necessary information, answers all my questions from the time I get there, her medical assistants, and everyone provides me what I feel is the best quality care.
August 22, 2026
5
I trust Doctor Karakattu and her staff
August 20, 2026
5
Excellent service by Doctor and her staff.
August 14, 2026
5
When I first moved here, I had Piedmont doctors. I was not satisfied for many reasons. I'm loving Wellstar. The people, the availability, the facility, and the communication are very good.
August 14, 2026
5
Excellent service by Doctor and her staff.
August 14, 2026
5
Everything went according for my health healing.
August 14, 2026
5
It was a great experience
August 8, 2026
5
I have seen her for a few years now and feel we,are on the right pass.
August 6, 2026
5
Excellent experience w the physician/provider. Lab work specialist (Priscilla) was exceptional!
August 7, 2026
5
Dr. K is one of the very few doctors that does what she says she is going to do. Great follow up!
October 8, 2026
5
Dr. Karakattu and everyone in the office are wonderful.
October 1, 2026
5
Dr. Karakatu is one of the most efficient physicians I have ever seen. She listens carefully and pays attention to all the details and have an answer for each detail for me. And she's very, very smart, fast, very efficient, very pleasant, and a caring person. I really appreciate her care. Thank you.
September 30, 2026
5
Excellent physician
September 28, 2026
5
Dr K is fantastic
September 27, 2026
5
Other than it was a great experience, nothing else.
September 25, 2026
5
Dr. Karakattu listens and tries to answers all my questions. She never rushes my appointment time.
September 26, 2026
5
Neat environment and competent workers ?
September 23, 2026
5
The nurse Lisa was very sweet and efficient. Dr. K was courteous and listened well to my problems. She was also knowledgeable of my health history. I left there very satisfied with my care.
September 23, 2026
5
Dr.Karakattu is always amazing and listens.
September 20, 2026
5
Efficient, Professional and Considerate.
September 12, 2026
5
It was very good at this moment.
September 10, 2026
5
Doctor was professional and courteous. Took time to listen. Didn't feel rushed.
September 10, 2026
5
THe front office could have been a bit more friendly. The nurses preparing for the surgery were great. I hope I was given a bit more information about the pain and pain level after the surgery when I have the plastic tubes inside my nostrils.
September 6, 2026
5
Dr. K is great. She is thorough and caring.
September 5, 2026
5
The office was incredibly busy for first thing in the morning, but Dr. Karakattu was still very thorough and did not seem rushed.
September 4, 2026
5
I provided excellent customer service and patent care.
August 27, 2026
5
Dr. Karakattu and Lisa are THE BEST!! Trust them with my life!! My wife now goes to Dr Karakattu as her primary doctor on my recommendation! She really likes her!!
August 22, 2026
5
Dr. Monica was super good in all areas. Really, really appreciate the services received from her. She's awesome. Thank you.
August 23, 2026
5
My doctor is very compassionate, caring, very detailed, always provides me with the necessary information, answers all my questions from the time I get there, her medical assistants, and everyone provides me what I feel is the best quality care.
August 22, 2026
5
I trust Doctor Karakattu and her staff
August 20, 2026
5
Excellent service by Doctor and her staff.
August 14, 2026
5
When I first moved here, I had Piedmont doctors. I was not satisfied for many reasons. I'm loving Wellstar. The people, the availability, the facility, and the communication are very good.
August 14, 2026
5
Excellent service by Doctor and her staff.
August 14, 2026
5
Everything went according for my health healing.
August 14, 2026
5
It was a great experience
August 8, 2026
5
I have seen her for a few years now and feel we,are on the right pass.
August 6, 2026
5
Excellent experience w the physician/provider. Lab work specialist (Priscilla) was exceptional!
August 7, 2026
3
i visited on Monday. It is now Wednesday and even though I sent a message to My Chart on Tuesday and left a message this a.m. by phone I still have no information from my Dr. or staff about my shoulder X rays. I am very upset.
September 3, 2026
2
I felt rushed with the doctor. Felt the doctor wants to move on to next patient.
September 3, 2026
2
I felt rushed with the doctor. Felt the doctor wants to move on to next patient.
September 3, 2026
3
i visited on Monday. It is now Wednesday and even though I sent a message to My Chart on Tuesday and left a message this a.m. by phone I still have no information from my Dr. or staff about my shoulder X rays. I am very upset.
September 3, 2026
5
Dr. K is one of the very few doctors that does what she says she is going to do. Great follow up!
October 8, 2026
5
Dr. Karakattu and everyone in the office are wonderful.
October 1, 2026
5
Dr. Karakatu is one of the most efficient physicians I have ever seen. She listens carefully and pays attention to all the details and have an answer for each detail for me. And she's very, very smart, fast, very efficient, very pleasant, and a caring person. I really appreciate her care. Thank you.
September 30, 2026
5
Excellent physician
September 28, 2026
5
Dr K is fantastic
September 27, 2026
5
Other than it was a great experience, nothing else.
September 25, 2026
5
Dr. Karakattu listens and tries to answers all my questions. She never rushes my appointment time.
September 26, 2026
5
Neat environment and competent workers ?
September 23, 2026
5
The nurse Lisa was very sweet and efficient. Dr. K was courteous and listened well to my problems. She was also knowledgeable of my health history. I left there very satisfied with my care.
September 23, 2026
5
Dr.Karakattu is always amazing and listens.
September 20, 2026
5
Efficient, Professional and Considerate.
September 12, 2026
5
It was very good at this moment.
September 10, 2026
5
Doctor was professional and courteous. Took time to listen. Didn't feel rushed.
September 10, 2026
5
THe front office could have been a bit more friendly. The nurses preparing for the surgery were great. I hope I was given a bit more information about the pain and pain level after the surgery when I have the plastic tubes inside my nostrils.
September 6, 2026
5
Dr. K is great. She is thorough and caring.
September 5, 2026
5
The office was incredibly busy for first thing in the morning, but Dr. Karakattu was still very thorough and did not seem rushed.
September 4, 2026
5
I provided excellent customer service and patent care.
August 27, 2026
5
Dr. Karakattu and Lisa are THE BEST!! Trust them with my life!! My wife now goes to Dr Karakattu as her primary doctor on my recommendation! She really likes her!!
August 22, 2026
5
Dr. Monica was super good in all areas. Really, really appreciate the services received from her. She's awesome. Thank you.
August 23, 2026
5
My doctor is very compassionate, caring, very detailed, always provides me with the necessary information, answers all my questions from the time I get there, her medical assistants, and everyone provides me what I feel is the best quality care.
August 22, 2026
5
I trust Doctor Karakattu and her staff
August 20, 2026
5
Excellent service by Doctor and her staff.
August 14, 2026
5
When I first moved here, I had Piedmont doctors. I was not satisfied for many reasons. I'm loving Wellstar. The people, the availability, the facility, and the communication are very good.
August 14, 2026
5
Excellent service by Doctor and her staff.
August 14, 2026
5
Everything went according for my health healing.
August 14, 2026
5
It was a great experience
August 8, 2026
5
I have seen her for a few years now and feel we,are on the right pass.
August 6, 2026
5
Excellent experience w the physician/provider. Lab work specialist (Priscilla) was exceptional!
August 7, 2026
5
Dr. K is one of the very few doctors that does what she says she is going to do. Great follow up!
October 8, 2026
5
Dr. Karakattu and everyone in the office are wonderful.
October 1, 2026
5
Dr. Karakatu is one of the most efficient physicians I have ever seen. She listens carefully and pays attention to all the details and have an answer for each detail for me. And she's very, very smart, fast, very efficient, very pleasant, and a caring person. I really appreciate her care. Thank you.
September 30, 2026
5
Excellent physician
September 28, 2026
5
Dr K is fantastic
September 27, 2026
5
Dr. Karakattu listens and tries to answers all my questions. She never rushes my appointment time.
September 26, 2026
5
Other than it was a great experience, nothing else.
September 25, 2026
5
Neat environment and competent workers ?
September 23, 2026
5
The nurse Lisa was very sweet and efficient. Dr. K was courteous and listened well to my problems. She was also knowledgeable of my health history. I left there very satisfied with my care.
September 23, 2026
5
Dr.Karakattu is always amazing and listens.
September 20, 2026
5
Efficient, Professional and Considerate.
September 12, 2026
5
It was very good at this moment.
September 10, 2026
5
Doctor was professional and courteous. Took time to listen. Didn't feel rushed.
September 10, 2026
5
THe front office could have been a bit more friendly. The nurses preparing for the surgery were great. I hope I was given a bit more information about the pain and pain level after the surgery when I have the plastic tubes inside my nostrils.
September 6, 2026
5
Dr. K is great. She is thorough and caring.
September 5, 2026
5
The office was incredibly busy for first thing in the morning, but Dr. Karakattu was still very thorough and did not seem rushed.
September 4, 2026
3
i visited on Monday. It is now Wednesday and even though I sent a message to My Chart on Tuesday and left a message this a.m. by phone I still have no information from my Dr. or staff about my shoulder X rays. I am very upset.
September 3, 2026
2
I felt rushed with the doctor. Felt the doctor wants to move on to next patient.
September 3, 2026
5
I provided excellent customer service and patent care.
August 27, 2026
5
Dr. Monica was super good in all areas. Really, really appreciate the services received from her. She's awesome. Thank you.
August 23, 2026
5
My doctor is very compassionate, caring, very detailed, always provides me with the necessary information, answers all my questions from the time I get there, her medical assistants, and everyone provides me what I feel is the best quality care.
August 22, 2026
5
Dr. Karakattu and Lisa are THE BEST!! Trust them with my life!! My wife now goes to Dr Karakattu as her primary doctor on my recommendation! She really likes her!!
August 22, 2026
5
I trust Doctor Karakattu and her staff
August 20, 2026
5
Everything went according for my health healing.
August 14, 2026
5
Excellent service by Doctor and her staff.
August 14, 2026
5
When I first moved here, I had Piedmont doctors. I was not satisfied for many reasons. I'm loving Wellstar. The people, the availability, the facility, and the communication are very good.
August 14, 2026
5
Excellent service by Doctor and her staff.
August 14, 2026
5
It was a great experience
August 8, 2026
5
Excellent experience w the physician/provider. Lab work specialist (Priscilla) was exceptional!
August 7, 2026
5
I have seen her for a few years now and feel we,are on the right pass.
August 6, 2026
5
I have seen her for a few years now and feel we,are on the right pass.
August 6, 2026
5
Excellent experience w the physician/provider. Lab work specialist (Priscilla) was exceptional!
August 7, 2026
5
It was a great experience
August 8, 2026
5
Excellent service by Doctor and her staff.
August 14, 2026
5
When I first moved here, I had Piedmont doctors. I was not satisfied for many reasons. I'm loving Wellstar. The people, the availability, the facility, and the communication are very good.
August 14, 2026
5
Excellent service by Doctor and her staff.
August 14, 2026
5
Everything went according for my health healing.
August 14, 2026
5
I trust Doctor Karakattu and her staff
August 20, 2026
5
Dr. Karakattu and Lisa are THE BEST!! Trust them with my life!! My wife now goes to Dr Karakattu as her primary doctor on my recommendation! She really likes her!!
August 22, 2026
5
My doctor is very compassionate, caring, very detailed, always provides me with the necessary information, answers all my questions from the time I get there, her medical assistants, and everyone provides me what I feel is the best quality care.
August 22, 2026
5
Dr. Monica was super good in all areas. Really, really appreciate the services received from her. She's awesome. Thank you.
August 23, 2026
5
I provided excellent customer service and patent care.
August 27, 2026
2
I felt rushed with the doctor. Felt the doctor wants to move on to next patient.
September 3, 2026
3
i visited on Monday. It is now Wednesday and even though I sent a message to My Chart on Tuesday and left a message this a.m. by phone I still have no information from my Dr. or staff about my shoulder X rays. I am very upset.
September 3, 2026
5
The office was incredibly busy for first thing in the morning, but Dr. Karakattu was still very thorough and did not seem rushed.
September 4, 2026
5
Dr. K is great. She is thorough and caring.
September 5, 2026
5
THe front office could have been a bit more friendly. The nurses preparing for the surgery were great. I hope I was given a bit more information about the pain and pain level after the surgery when I have the plastic tubes inside my nostrils.
September 6, 2026
5
Doctor was professional and courteous. Took time to listen. Didn't feel rushed.
September 10, 2026
5
It was very good at this moment.
September 10, 2026
5
Efficient, Professional and Considerate.
September 12, 2026
5
Dr.Karakattu is always amazing and listens.
September 20, 2026
5
The nurse Lisa was very sweet and efficient. Dr. K was courteous and listened well to my problems. She was also knowledgeable of my health history. I left there very satisfied with my care.
September 23, 2026
5
Neat environment and competent workers ?
September 23, 2026
5
Other than it was a great experience, nothing else.
September 25, 2026
5
Dr. Karakattu listens and tries to answers all my questions. She never rushes my appointment time.
September 26, 2026
5
Dr K is fantastic
September 27, 2026
5
Excellent physician
September 28, 2026
5
Dr. Karakatu is one of the most efficient physicians I have ever seen. She listens carefully and pays attention to all the details and have an answer for each detail for me. And she's very, very smart, fast, very efficient, very pleasant, and a caring person. I really appreciate her care. Thank you.
September 30, 2026
5
Dr. Karakattu and everyone in the office are wonderful.
October 1, 2026
5
Dr. K is one of the very few doctors that does what she says she is going to do. Great follow up!
October 8, 2026
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If you’re a MyChart user, E-visits are a convenient way for you to receive care from a Wellstar clinician without needing to schedule an appointment or come to the clinic.
In addition to virtual visits and our Virtual Urgent Care, Wellstar has expanded access to care with E-visits. These visits are completed using our secure patient portal and offer treatment for non-emergency conditions.
Here’s how it works
Through MyChart, tell us about your health concern by answering a few questions about yourself and your symptoms, then a primary care clinician will respond in MyChart with your care plan.
Conditions that can be treated with an E-visit include:
cough
sinus problems
urinary tract infection
conjunctivitis
back pain
diarrhea
vaginal discharge
heartburn
How to start your E-visit
Log on to MyChart and click Symptom Checker from the menu in the top left of the screen. Select your condition and confirm you are currently located in Georgia. We’ll ask for information about your medications, allergies, health history and preferred pharmacy so that our team can tailor care specifically for you. Next you’ll see the estimated cost for your visit. Finally, click Submit to contact our care team. One of our providers will follow up with your care plan.
“A Wellstar primary care provider will review the information about your symptoms and health history, and we’ll create a customized care plan just for you,” said Wellstar Primary Care Physician Dr. Monika Karakattu. “E-visits offer the same personalized care you’d receive in person at Wellstar, conveniently delivered online and on your schedule.”
If you don’t have MyChart, you can make an account online if you are an established Wellstar patient. With MyChart, you can securely access all your health records with a single username and password. Once you’re connected, you can view your test results, schedule appointments, request prescription refills and pay your bills.
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