Dr. Steven D. Shotts, M.D., earned his Doctor of Medicine from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine on a full scholarship, graduating at the top of his class. Dr. Shotts completed a five-year residency in otolaryngology/head and neck surgery at the University of Kentucky, followed by service as Chief of Otolaryngology at Scott Air Force Base and Assistant Professor at Saint Louis University. He is board-certified and a Fellow of the AAOA and ACS.
Dr. Steven D. Shotts, M.D., earned his Doctor of Medicine from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine on a full scholarship, graduating at the top of his class. Dr. Shotts completed a five-year residency in otolaryngology/head and neck surgery at the University of Kentucky, followed by service as Chief of Otolaryngology at Scott Air Force Base and Assistant Professor at Saint Louis University. He is board-certified and a Fellow of the AAOA and ACS.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Advanced ENT & Allergy through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
He made me feel confortable while I was there . I just hope he can figure out what is going on with me and my problems.
Jan-2025
Allergies are a pain I feel very fortunate to have Dr. K to get me on the right track
Jan-2025
Dr. K is so polite and explains everything perfectly. He knows each patient personally and pus them at ease.
Dec-2024
Dr. K was great. Did well with my toddler and explained options at the end of our visit.
Nov-2024
It was our first visit and the Dr was very kind and gentle with our little boy .
Nov-2024
Excellent provider, who took time to listen to my concerns and addressed any issues that I had. I would not go to any other provider for my thyroid problems!
Nov-2024
Didn’t tell me my nose would run profusely post cauterization but very kind and knowledgeable ! Made me feel comfortable!
Nov-2024
Very thorough and knowledgeable!
Nov-2024
Dr. K. Is the best! His office staff is always so helpful & kind😊
Nov-2024
prompt & personable; didnt really address all my detailed questions aboit issue that lead to my visit; understanding about my not being interested n allergy testing/shots but this seemed to b where he was going if i was willing; prescrip nasal spray (or OTC alternative) was his plan B; i still dnt get what is going on w my ears/sinuses but assume just par for course & will c how nasal spray does
Nov-2024
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New Albany Location
108 W. Daisy Lane New Albany, IN 47150
Dr. V. Vasu Kakarlapudi, M.D., grew up in Kansas City and received his B.A. in Biology and an M.D. in 1998 (graduation of B.A. and M.D. with distinction) from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Dr. Kakarlapudi was accepted to medical school directly from high school and graduated at the top of his medical school class. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society and placed first in the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Research Days. He completed his internship in general surgery in 1999 and his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery in 2003 from the University of Maryland Medical Center. In 2009, Dr. Kakarlapudi earned an MBA in entrepreneurship from the University of Louisville. His vision of developing a comprehensive ENT and Allergy practice along with his leadership skills were instrumental in the formation of Advanced ENT & Allergy.
Dr. Kakarlapudi is board-certified in adult and pediatric otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology. In 2013, Dr. Kakarlapudi successfully passed his Board Recertification as recommended by the American Academy of Otolaryngology. He is one of four ENT doctors in the area who have earned the fellow status of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy—given his expertise in managing allergic problems in the head and neck. Dr. Kakarlapudi has a passion for incorporating the latest and most cost-effective treatments for ear, nose, and throat disorders. Dr. Kakarlapudi, along with another Advanced ENT & Allergy partner, was one of the first in the Louisville area to perform balloon sinuplasty. Dr. Kakarlapudi has expertise in the medical and surgical treatment of sinus and allergy problems; pediatric ENT problems; obstructive sleep apnea; and thyroid and parathyroid diseases. In his free time, he runs, plays tennis, and enjoys time with his wife and two young children.
In following Dr. Kakarlapudi’s interest in cost-effective solutions to common ENT problems like breathing, sinus infections, and snoring, he has incorporated the latest high-tech solutions that can be done in the office to help you breathe and sleep better and reduce your sinus symptoms. These include balloon sinuplasty, in-office turbinate reduction, VIVAER, and Pillar implants.
He made me feel confortable while I was there . I just hope he can figure out what is going on with me and my problems.
Allergies are a pain I feel very fortunate to have Dr. K to get me on the right track
Dr. K is so polite and explains everything perfectly. He knows each patient personally and pus them at ease.
Dr. K was great. Did well with my toddler and explained options at the end of our visit.
It was our first visit and the Dr was very kind and gentle with our little boy .
Excellent provider, who took time to listen to my concerns and addressed any issues that I had. I would not go to any other provider for my thyroid problems!
Didn’t tell me my nose would run profusely post cauterization but very kind and knowledgeable ! Made me feel comfortable!
Very thorough and knowledgeable!
Dr. K. Is the best! His office staff is always so helpful & kind😊
prompt & personable; didnt really address all my detailed questions aboit issue that lead to my visit; understanding about my not being interested n allergy testing/shots but this seemed to b where he was going if i was willing; prescrip nasal spray (or OTC alternative) was his plan B; i still dnt get what is going on w my ears/sinuses but assume just par for course & will c how nasal spray does