Trusted by Virginia Healthcare Facilities
Cut Readmissions & Boost Star Ratings with On-Site Physician Leaders
Our board-certified hospitalists round 5 days a week, reducing hospital readmissions by ~30% while easing the load on your nursing staff.
Proudly Partnering With Leading Care Facilities
"The kUrated Health team has been wonderful to work with! They exemplify teamwork and collaboration. They are kind, friendly, and patient. The team makes every day better for the patients and staff at our facility. We are extremely grateful to have them at our facility."
Director of Pharmacy, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Richmond
Environments We Serve
Our physicians are specifically trained and experienced in providing exceptional care across diverse post-acute healthcare environments.
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Comprehensive physician services for residents requiring skilled nursing care and rehabilitation.
Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities
Specialized medical oversight for patients undergoing intensive rehabilitation programs.
Assisted Living Facilities
Preventive and acute care services for assisted living residents maintaining independence.
Long-Term Care Facilities
Ongoing medical management for residents requiring extended care and complex medical support.
The kUrated Difference
Five key differentiators that set our physician partnership apart from traditional staffing models.
We don't just provide care—we measure and improve it. Our physicians focus on reducing Acute Care Transfer rates, improving quality metrics, and delivering data-driven results that directly impact your facility's performance and reputation.
Unlike physician groups who spread thin across dozens of facilities, our doctors intentionally limit their practice to just a few communities. This means substantial, meaningful time on-site, building relationships with your staff and truly understanding your facility's unique needs.
We integrate seamlessly with your existing care teams rather than operating in isolation. Our physicians work closely with your nursing staff, administrators, patients, and families to create truly personalized care plans that respect your facility's culture and procedures.
Rather than reactive care, we focus on prevention and early intervention. Our quality management approach identifies potential issues before they become problems, reducing emergency transfers and improving overall patient satisfaction scores.
Our board-certified physicians bring deep expertise in post-acute care challenges including complex infection management, palliative care coordination, behavioral health integration, and specialized device management that many general practitioners lack.
What We Do
Core competencies that ensure consistent, high-quality care delivery across all our partner facilities.
Comprehensive Medical Evaluation
Every patient receives a thorough initial assessment covering medical history, current conditions, medications, and care goals. This forms the foundation for all subsequent care decisions.
Collaborative Patient & Family Care
We work closely with patients, families, and care teams to develop personalized treatment plans that align with individual goals and preferences while ensuring optimal clinical outcomes.
Proactive Monitoring & Management
Regular on-site visits and continuous monitoring allow us to identify and address potential issues before they become critical, reducing emergency transfers and improving outcomes.
Continuous Quality Improvement
We regularly review outcomes, analyze performance metrics, and refine our approaches based on evidence-based best practices and feedback from your facility's care team.
Advanced Clinical Expertise
Our board-certified physicians bring specialized expertise in complex post-acute care management that sets us apart from general medical practitioners.
Palliative and Hospice Care Coordination
Comprehensive end-of-life care planning and pain management coordination with hospice providers.
Complex Acute Infection Management
Advanced treatment protocols for MRSA, C-diff, and multi-drug resistant infections in post-acute settings.
G-Tube and Trach Co-Management
Specialized care for patients with gastronomy tubes, tracheostomies, and other complex medical devices.
Behavioral Health Care Coordination
Integrated mental health support for patients with psychiatric comorbidities and behavioral challenges.
Solid Organ Transplant Co-Management
Post-transplant monitoring, immunosuppression management, and coordination with transplant centers.
Comprehensive Medical Evaluation
Thorough assessment and ongoing management of complex medical conditions and comorbidities.
Our Mission & Philosophy
To provide exceptional, compassionate medical care to residents of post-acute care facilities while supporting the clinical teams who dedicate their lives to caring for others.
We are committed to building lasting partnerships with healthcare facilities, delivering evidence-based medical care, and fostering an environment where both residents and staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to achieve the best possible outcomes.
"We believe that every patient deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and that exceptional care is delivered through meaningful collaboration between physicians, nursing staff, and families."
Compassion
Every interaction guided by empathy and understanding for patients and families
Excellence
Committed to the highest standards of evidence-based medical care
Partnership
Building lasting relationships with our care communities across Virginia
Meet the kUrated Team
Our physicians are board-certified in Internal and Family Medicine with a combined 60 years of experience in the post-acute setting.
Dr. Michele Irons
Internal Medicine
Board-certified internal medicine physician with over 20 years experience. Completed residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School as chief resident.
Dr. Kavitha Krottapalli
Family Medicine
Family medicine specialist with hospital medicine experience. 20+ years in hospitalist medicine and associate medical director for 6 years.
Dr. Stephen Lane
Internal Medicine
Internal medicine physician from Loyola University. Experience in acute care, post-acute care, hospice, and geriatrics with focus on memory care.
Dr. Krishna Vanam
Internal Medicine
Board-certified internal medicine physician from Nova Southeastern University. Experience from rural North Carolina hospitals to Duke University Health System.
Become a kUrated Partner
Ready to see how our dedicated physician group can improve outcomes and simplify care at your facility? Let's talk.