Palakodeti Ratna K, MD

Dr. Palakodeti was my doctor for 18 years. From the time my mother took me there as a baby, to the last time I went there to get my immunizations for college, Dr. Pal (as I have always called him) has been an exemplary doctor. He is the most professional yet warm and welcoming person I have ever met. It says a lot that my whole family, even my picky grandmother, has gone to him for almost two decades for medical care. I am not sure if First Care Family Medical is still running their late night urgent care (Offices open until 10PM!), but I will never forget what Dr. Palakodeti said to me in regards to that program: «I have long days because of us being open for so long, but it doesn’t matter to me because I am fine with just 3 or 4 hours of sleep, and I sleep better knowing that I am available to give my patients as much help as they need.» He is an example of what every doctor should be.