Dr. Srinivasa Reddy Pathagunti is a general dentist and dental public health specialist based in Abilene, Texas, holding a BDS, MS, MPH, and CCHP. He earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Government Dental College & Hospital, Vijayawada, India, followed by a Master of Science in Information Systems from Central Michigan University and a Master of Public Health with a Dental Emphasis from A.T. Still University. He completed his Postdoctoral Preceptorship in Community Dentistry and a New York State Dental Public Health Residency at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, Rochester, NY.

With six years of clinical experience, Dr. Pathagunti provides comprehensive dental care including surgical extractions, endodontics, prosthodontics, and implant dentistry—with a particular focus on serving low-income and underserved populations. He currently serves as a Correctional Health Care Dentist with TTUHSC (2025–2026) and is a Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP).

His research portfolio spans oral-systemic health, periodontal disease, e-cigarette and tobacco use, HIV/AIDS-related dental comorbidities, and pediatric dental care access, with findings published in many journals.

Dr. Pathagunti is an active member of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD), where he serves as a Committee Member on the AAPHD Council on Scientific Information (CSI) and the AAPHD Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee. He also serves as a Fluoride Committee Member of the Texas Dental Association and a Board of Trustee member for Texas Mission of Mercy (TMOM), providing free dental care to underserved communities across Texas. He is fluent in English, Clinical Spanish, Hindi, and Telugu, and remains actively engaged in dental volunteerism, mentorship, and continuing professional education.