About Me
Dr. Kauppi is board certified in Internal Medicine-Endocrinology. After earning his medical degree from Emory University, he received additional training through a residency in Internal Medicine at Emory University, and a fellowship in Endocrinology at Emory University.
He loves caring for the Lynchburg community because, "I love the city and its people. Lynchburg has been my home since 2004. I take great pride in providing the best care for my patients, improving their control of their diabetes or other endocrine problems, and improving their quality of life." When he is not providing care at the Heart & Vascular Institute, he likes to spend his time bicycling, golfing, playing the tuba, and spending time with family.
My Credentials
Education
Fellowship
- Endocrinology, Emory University, June 2004
Residency
- Internal Medicine, Emory University, June 2002
Medical Education
- MD, Emory University School of Medicine, May 1999
- Bachelor of Science, Georgia Institute of Technology, June 1994
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology
- Endocrine Certification of Neck Ultrasound
Where I see my Patients
Other Locations
Rating & Reviews
4.8
out of 5
Patient Rating - 580 Ratings
Provider discussed treatment options
Provider showed concern
Provider explained things clearly
Provider included you in decisions
Likelihood of recommending this provider
81 Reviews
09/27/2023
Good
09/26/2023
Dr K is awesome! I had a traveling PCP that I voiced my concerns about headaches in a certain spot and he brushed it off and told me to lose weight, Dr K listened and said we are testing your levels, if it is insanely high it is an MRI for you. He actually seemed concerned about my headaches.
09/25/2023
Excellent
09/24/2023
He was great.
09/24/2023
Good doctor
09/16/2023
Good doctor and staff.
09/13/2023
Great
09/12/2023
Excellent care, concern and explanation.
09/11/2023
Dr listened and responded to my concerns.
09/11/2023
Would recommend
08/30/2023
Dr. Kauppi is knowledgeable and professional.
08/30/2023
Dr Kauppi listens to what I say, my concerns etc and responds accordingly. He's a good Doctor and truly nice person.
08/29/2023
Dr KAUPPI is great.
08/29/2023
Love Dr Kauppi
08/29/2023
Dr. Kauppi was very patient and show a genuine concern for my overall health. I have been seeing his for several years and and have full confidence in his knowledge and medical abilities. Dr. Kauppi is a real asset to Lynchburg Centra Health and I am thankful for him.
08/29/2023
My appointment that day was very encouraging. I can say that the Dr showed me that he really has compassion for his patients and concerns.
08/28/2023
I appreciated the doctor's scientific approach to managing my care and listening to my concerns.
08/27/2023
Good experience
08/25/2023
Dr Kauppi is always very good. He listens, cares and explains my care and treatment very thoroughly.
08/25/2023
I have been a patient of Dr Kauppi for a while, he has given me the best care !! Professional and caring takes time to explain everything that I have been concerned about HE is a Excellent Dr.
08/23/2023
Very good experience everything was normal!
08/21/2023
Excellent experience. I would highly recommend Dr Kauppi.
08/16/2023
Overall very good experience.
08/08/2023
Dr. Kauppi is an excellent doctor. I have been his patient for years and would recommend anyone to him.
08/07/2023
I appreciated the way the doctor explained everything to me and I was pleased that he had already consulted with my bariatric surgeon prior to my appointment.
07/27/2023
The Dr was awesome. He listened and we actually talked a lot about my issue. When I left I felt better and hadn't took any medication yet. Thats how good he made me feel
07/23/2023
I am fortunate to have care from Dr K
07/20/2023
Provider & Nursing Staff Were Excellent in all respects.
07/01/2023
Good experience
06/28/2023
Dr Kauppi is very thorough, knowledgeable attentive and it makes you feel very comfortable. Appreciate his bedside manner and have enjoyed him as my doctor for several years.
05/30/2023
Did not give constructive feedback. Felt ignored as he simply typed and did not address specific questions I had.
05/16/2023
Dr. Kauppi is very thorough and knowledgeable and friendly.
05/15/2023
Dr. was very professional.
05/08/2023
Dr. Kauppi is a joy to deal with. He is the best physician ever.
05/06/2023
Very good experience. Friendly and professional. Very good at explaining.
05/03/2023
Good
05/02/2023
Comfortable
05/01/2023
Good plan going forward
04/26/2023
Dr. Kauppi listened to me and was thorough in his assessment and clear in describing his plan.
04/24/2023
Dr. Kaupi listened well and answered my questions.
04/19/2023
Dr Kauppi is awesome
04/18/2023
All of the nurses and Dr Kauppi have been very good. I have recomended Dr Kauppi to anyone I know needing care for diabetes.
04/17/2023
Dr. Kalppi was great.
04/08/2023
Dr Kauppi gives excellent care
04/04/2023
Dr. Kauppi and the nurses have always listened and answered my questions and advise me of any problems with my diabetes. .
04/01/2023
Outstanding service from Dr. Koepe as always.
03/30/2023
Dr. Kauppi is very helpful and reassuring. I feel like I am talking with a friend.
03/25/2023
Dr. Kaupi is the best Dr I have. He truly listens to you and genuinely cares
03/21/2023
Doctor never addressed some concerns I told the nurse about. He said he was tired and his first day back after having Covid
03/18/2023
Spent time with me and explained all to me
03/15/2023
Dr. Kauppi always shows concern and care about my treatment and has a plan to help with my care.
03/14/2023
Always a great listener. Friendly. Very thorough
03/09/2023
This is an overall good experience! I am a huge fan of my doctor.
03/07/2023
very professional and good to help my condition to make it better for me
03/04/2023
Doctor was excellent!
03/04/2023
A great doctor
02/27/2023
Dr Kauppi is very kind and gracious always.
02/27/2023
Dr. Kauppi was very nice and thorough. We like him a lot
02/25/2023
Definitely will recommend
02/23/2023
Dr Kauppi always listens and gives advise when asked
02/15/2023
Great
02/14/2023
Very good
02/07/2023
Doctor explained the module I have and will check each year.
02/05/2023
Dr Kauppi is a wonderful caring doctor. I have been going to him appx. 16 years
01/29/2023
Dr. Kauppi decided to go a different route in my diabetes treatment, due to worsening glucose readings. He did consider the financial cost to me and potential benefits, and took the time to do a peripheral neuropathy exam.
01/23/2023
I am very, very pleased to have Dr. Kauppi as my endocrinologist!
01/20/2023
Dr. Kauppi is wonderful! I love that he talks with me and takes time to make sure I know what is going on.
01/16/2023
I have had Dr. Kauppi for 10 years. I am not considered cancer free as I am not at .01 my visit showed my numbers went up from .8 to 1.6. I am glad they monitor my numbers twice a year.
01/13/2023
Dr.Kauppi is very professional and always answers my questions
01/12/2023
Dr. Kauppi took time to clearly explain and, with a diagram, explain my situation. I sensed his sincere care of me as a person.
12/28/2022
Dr. Kauppi is competent and an effective physician. I would recommend him to anyone.
12/26/2022
Great
12/22/2022
Dr. Kauppi is the best. I wish he could be my GP
12/21/2022
Very good
12/06/2022
I like the Dr
11/27/2022
I felt like he listened attentively this appointment and really is trying to find a solution to my weight
11/23/2022
Excellent in all categories.
11/16/2022
Good experience.
11/14/2022
Dr Kauppi has always been attentive and caring. I appreciate that as much as his expertise.
11/14/2022
Dr. Kauppi is extremely professional and knowledgeable. I am so lucky he is my doctor!
11/12/2022
Doctor listen to my concerns especially about the insulin prescriptionTo where I would only have to pay the $35 co-pay and he wrote the prescription and gave it to me and I feel like that he was running behind that day because there was a student that was shadowing him
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