Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Sunitha Avula
About The Provider
Dr. Sunitha Avula is board certified in Internal Medicine and practices with Silver Cross Medical Group in Homer Glen. She received her medical degree from Gandhi Medical College in India and completed her internship and residency at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Avula has dedicated her practice solely to managing the comprehensive healthcare needs of women through all stages of life beginning at age 16. She not only provides primary care, such as regular check-ups, but is also trained to solve diagnostic problems and manage chronic conditions.
Dr. Avula has a particular interest in diabetes, preventative medicine, and weight loss. Dr. Avula is a member of the American College of Physicians and the Indian Medical Council.
This provider is a member of Silver Cross Health Connection, a physician-hospital organization (PHO) made up of independent physicians who have been approved by some health plans to treat patients within the Silver Cross Health Connection network.* Silver Cross Health Connection is a network of approved providers that was created to make your provider selection process easier.
Locations
- Silver Cross Medical Group - Homer GlenAccepting New Patients
- 12701 West 143rd Street, Suite 230, Homer Glen, IL 60491
- Get Directions
- phone: 815-300-7264
- fax: 708-301-3421
Clinical Interests
Women's Health, Wellness Visits, Annual Exams, Diabetes, Chronic Conditions, Health Management, Preventive Care, Diagnosis of acute and chronic illnesses, screenings, minor procedures, referrals, health education, family-centered care.
Expertise
Education
- Internship: Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Cente, Internal Medicine, 1996
- Residency: Univ of IL Coll of Med Advocate Christ Med Center, Internal Medicine, 1994
- Medical Education: Indira Gandhi Medical College, MD, 1991
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1996
Insurance
- Aetna – PPO, HMO, POS, EPO, MMAI
- Aetna Medicare Advantage – PPO, HMO, POS, EPO, MMAI
- Ambetter – Commercial Plan
- Beech Street – PPO Next
- BLUE ADVANTAGE-HMO
- BLUE CROSS BLUE PRECISION EHP SITE 502
- BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD-PPO
- BLUE CROSS COMMUNITY - MMAI-MEDICAID
- BLUE CROSS COMMUNITY - MMAI-MEDICARE
- BLUE CROSS COMMUNITY-MEDICAID
- BLUE CROSS HMO BLUE ADVANTAGE EHP SITE 502
- BLUE CROSS HMP EHP SITE 502
- BLUE PRECISION-HMO
- CIGNA (OA, Great West, State of IL, TrueChoice) – PPO, HMO, EPO, POS, Medicare Advantage
- Coventry (Personal Care) – HMO, PPO, POS
- Devoted Healthcare – Medicare Advantage
- Essence Healthcare – Medicare Advantage
- Health Alliance – PPO, Medicare Advantage
- HEALTHLINK-PPO
- HFN, Inc. – PPO
- HSTechnology – EPO
- Humana Health Plans (Choice, Gold Plus, National, PlatinumHMO, Preferred, Premier & Select) – PPO, HMO, EPO, POS, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
- Illinois Medicaid (Health Choice IL) – Medicaid
- MEDICARE
- Meridian – Medicaid, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
- Multiplan/CAPP CARE – PPO
- OSCAR – PPO
- Preferred) – HMO, PPO, Medicaid, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) – PPO
- Professional Benefits Administrator (PBA) – PPO
- Provider Partners Health Plan (PPHP) – Medicare Advantage
- SEIU Healthcare – PPO
- Self Pay
- Self-Insured Employer Group
- SILVER CROSS HEALTH CONNECTION
- UniCare – PPO
- UnitedHealth (UHC) (Navigate, AARP, Choice Plus & Select) – PPO, HMO, POS, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
- Wellcare (Meridian Medicare Product) – Medicare Advantage
- WORKERS COMPENSATION
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
191 ratings, 34 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
I've been Dr. Avula's patient for many years. She's really awesome. Kind, compassionate, thorough. She's practically family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2026
I felt fully listened to and cared about
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
No complaints
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
Every experience Excellent Dr & Staff are outstanding in every area of care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Dr. Avula always gives what time you want to answer questions. She listens explains and goes over everything. Always pleased with my visit with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
I like Dr Avula very much, she listens and treats you with respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
I was sick with flu, cold, etc and was supposed to go out of town and Dr Avula and her office squeezed me in on a holiday within hours and they were swamped with appointments. They always go the extra mile to care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
Dr Avula is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
It was a last minute scheduled visit. They were able to get me in and address my issues!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Known Dr. Avula for years...she's amazing an so attentive to my needs an concerns and just a great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Dr. Horan is an excellent doctor. She listens, answers questions, and really cares. I also appreciate that Dr. Horan keeps up on current the research as it applies to my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
All questions answered & treatment explainedDoctor is outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
My doc is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
Dr Avula's concern & care for her patient is outstanding. I feel so fortunate to have her as my primary physician
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
I have gone to Dr. Avula for more than 15 years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
The doctor was very patient, knowledgeable, thorough, professional and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
I feel very fortunate to have someone like Dr. Avula as my doctor. She is very thorough and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
Outstanding staff!!! A 10!!!!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Only there to visit for consent for colonoscopy/endoscopy. The doctor did give me muscle relaxer for back pain from fall.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
Dr. Avula is phenomenal, I always feel her true concern and investment in my wellbeing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
Recommend Avula to everyone
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. Sunitha Avula is Very Good!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
Feel extremely pleased to have Dr Avula & her staff as my Primary care team
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Dr Avula AND Staff are the best!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2025
Dr Avula was excellent. Didn't feel rushed at all and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Dr Avila is always very patient and thorough and detail oriented as is her staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Love my Doctor (Dr Sunitha Avula). She is very caring and took extra time to review my health assessment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
Dr. Avula is a wonderful and caring Dr. I've been coming to her practice for at least 30+ years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
Love Dr Avula!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2025
Dr. Avula talked to me at length about my asthma and my options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
I always have a positive experience with Dr. Avula. She is very thorough and explains any changes to my plan of care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Dr. Avula is an excellent provider. I've been with her for years. During that I've had great service. She listens well, answers all of my questions, make positive recommendations, studies your file, encourages you to continue to do well. Dr. Avula is kind, patient, and knowledgeable. She is the BEST.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
And I have recommended 4 others who are now patients there!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
I have been a patient of Dr. Avula for many years. She is wonderful!