Sowmya Sunkara, M.D.

Sowmya Sunkara, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology - Gynecology
  • Uterine Fibroids
  • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Biography

Sowmya Sunkara, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in the treatment of uterine fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, and endometriosis.

Dr. Sunkara earned her medical degree at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology and a fellowship in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine and the Houston Medical Center.

She joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2023.

Dr. Sunkara is involved in several areas of ongoing research, including umbilical wound complications post-laparoscopy, how operating room closures during COVID-19 affected hysterectomies, and pain management in robotic endometriosis surgeries.

She has delivered lectures, presentations, and seminars and published numerous academic articles related to her areas of expertise.

Dr. Sunkara is a Junior Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is also a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.

Personal Note

When she’s not at work, Dr. Sunkara enjoys spending time with her husband and son, watching movies, and traveling.

Education & Training
  • Fellowship - Baylor College of Medicine (2021-2023), Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
  • Residency - Baylor College of Medicine (2017-2021), Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Medical School - Texas Tech University Health Science Center (2013-2017)
Professional Associations & Affiliations
  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
Honors & Awards
  • Outstanding PGY 4 Resident of the Year 2021, Baylor College of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Benjamin V. Salazar Outstanding Obstetrics and Gynecology Student Award 2017, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Research
  • Umbilical wound complications post-laparoscopy
  • Effects of operating room closures during COVID-19 on hysterectomies
  • Pain management in robotic endometriosis surgeries

Clinical Focus

  • Uterine Fibroids
  • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
  • Endometriosis Management

See More