The Endocrinology and Diabetes Education Center at Cookeville Regional Medical Center recently moved to a new suite in the Professional Office Building at 145 W. 4th St., Suite 102, in Cookeville. The endocrinologists, Dr. Shanti Pittampalli and Dr. Shirisha Vallepu, as well as the diabetes educators will officially started seeing patients at their new space Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. Designated parking is available next to the POB on 4th Street and in the east entrance parking lot.
“We are excited to have the endocrinology and diabetes educator join the additional clinics in the POB,” said Monica Morrison, director of Cookeville Regional Medical Physicians.
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