Kumapley Lartevi, MD, has been included in Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes for his dedication to medicine. As a Family Medical physician, Lartevi provides comprehensive care to patients in Washington, D.C., focusing on preventive medicine and health promotion through The Convenient Clinic. He practices urgent and primary care.
Education and Early Career
Lartevi began his career in medicine by earning a bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in chemistry from Towson University in 2000. He subsequently completed a Doctor of Medicine from Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Medicine in 2009, a Family Medicine residency at Georgetown University’s School of Medicine in 2012, and a Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship at Virginia Tech’s Carilion School of Medicine in 2015. Lartevi is licensed to practice in Kansas, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.
Lartevi’s experience stems from the skills he honed through Kaiser Permanente, MedStar, MedExpress, and Patient First. He gained particularly valuable experience early in his career in his research and development through an Emerging Infectious Diseases fellowship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where his research utilized molecular techniques to assist in the eradication of the poliovirus. He has also worked in biotechnology at Ventana Medical Systems Incorporated.
Mentorship and Professional Publications
Lartevi’s vast knowledge has allowed him to hold educational, research, and project lead roles at Virginia Tech, James Madison University, and Towson University. He has also contributed to numerous publications and presentations, including the International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases, the National Conference for Undergraduate Research, and the Georgetown University Family Medicine & Providence Hospital Internal Medicine Joint Lecture Series.
Lartevi’s commitment to his professional development has remained unwavering over the years. He has aligned himself with the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Association to ensure that he remains aware of changes in his field. In addition to his professional endeavors, he shares his knowledge generously by mentoring residents, medical students, and externs through various organizations in his locale.
Highlights and Advice for Others
While many highlights have marked his career, Lartevi takes the most pride in his dedication to developing modern approaches to increase access to healthcare for marginalized communities. His commitment to his continuous advancement in the field of medicine is inspiring to all who share his vision of bettering the lives of those who live in impoverished, underserved, and marginalized communities. Lartevi is passionate about this work, as he feels it is an area that has been largely neglected. He is grounded by his faith and determination to make an impact and difference in the community he cares for.
When asked what advice he could offer to fellow members and others aspiring to work in his industry, Lartevi shared that they should ‘always put God first and have an ongoing relationship with Him.’ He has also shared that one should “Surround [themselves] with the best mentors to steer [them] in the right direction.”
