Dr. Anita Ekambaram, MD, FACP

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Get to know Internist Dr. Anita Ekambaram, who serves patients in Longwood, Florida.

A trusted internist, Dr. Ekambaram serves as the Director of the Orlando Health Inpatient Medicine Group & Chief Quality Officer at Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital in Longwood, Florida.

Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital is a comprehensive community hospital serving the residents of Seminole County for more than 35 years. The dedicated physicians, nurses, clinicians and support team are committed to delivering quality, compassionate care. Equipped with the latest technology and expertise to perform advanced diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures, they also offer many community-based prevention, wellness and outreach services.

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Ekambaram graduated with her medical degree from Mysore Medical College & Research Institute in India in 1995, where she was an instructor at the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine. She then relocated to the United States, completing her residency in internal medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago/Advocate Christ Medical Center. 

A Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by 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.

A physician for more than 20 years, Dr. Ekambaram has been involved in several research studies, including presenting at the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy annual meeting in San Diego. She has also served as a volunteer at Shepherd’s Hope, providing medical care to indigent patients, and is Co-Founder of the Muthamizh Sangam of Central Florida Scholarship that provides economic aid to children from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds to pursue an education in medicine and engineering.

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.

During her free time, Dr. Ekambaram loves to travel with family and enjoys listening to classical music.

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