Sovah Health Welcomes New Primary Care Physician
November 02, 2026
Sovah Health announced today that Mahati Upadyayula, MD has joined Sovah Physician Practices and is providing primary care for Sovah Family Medicine – Martinsville.
"Dr. Upadyayula brings a well-rounded approach to primary care, with experience addressing both preventive and ongoing health needs,” said Steve Heatherly, Market President of Sovah Health. "Her addition to Sovah Family Medicine – Martinsville gives patients another trusted resource for comprehensive care and supports our efforts to meet the needs of the communities we serve.”
Dr. Upadyayula received her medical degree from Bhaskar Medical College (Hyderabad, IND) and completed her residency at The Institute for Family Health (Kingston, NY).
At Sovah Family Medicine - Martinsville, Dr. Upadyayula provides primary care services, including women’s health, preventive care, physicals and treatment for hypertension, acute illnesses, diabetes and chronic medical conditions.
Dr. Upadyayula is accepting new patients, and appointments may be made by calling 276.666.7328. The practice is located at 110 Commonwealth Boulevard West, Martinsville, VA 24112.
About Sovah Health
Sovah Health is a regional healthcare delivery system, serving the south-central Virginia and north-central North Carolina region. It is comprised of two hospital campuses, one in Danville and the other in Martinsville. The Danville campus is the leading medical center in the Dan River Region of Virginia and North Carolina employing approximately 1000 people and with 175 physicians on the medical staff. The Martinsville campus has been at the heart of the Martinsville and Henry County community and the surrounding area providing exceptional healthcare and services to the region since 1970. Sovah Health - Martinsville has more than 120 physicians on the medical staff and employs more than 800 people. Sovah Health is proud to be certified as a primary stroke center by The Joint Commission, and named by the U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for Heart Failure, COPD, and Pneumonia. For more information about Sovah Health, please visit SovahHealth.com.