Perspectives on Vasu from those who know him best

The true measure of leadership lies not in personal achievements alone, but in the lives touched and transformed along the way. From the operating room to the boardroom, from medical students to seasoned investors, these voices speak to the trust Dr. Vasu Kakarlapudi has earned through two decades of dual excellence in surgery and real estate investing.

Feedback in Their Own Words

Investors & Business Partners

“Vasu and I have been childhood friends, and he has always been very trustworthy and smart with investing. I have been partners with him on real estate ventures for many years, and they have all been profitable. My investment with Apta has delivered exactly as outlined, and I look forward to future growth. Simply put, Vasu and Apta know what they are doing, and I am excited to be an investment partner.”

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Krishna Konijeti, MD

“Apta Investment Group has earned my trust and I have been very pleased with my multifamily investment. I appreciate all the detailed analysis that goes into acquiring and managing these assets. I will continue to put my trust in Apta.”

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Andrew Gould, MD

“As a young surgeon, I was looking for ways I could use my career earnings to generate passive income. Vasu has mentored me in commercial real estate in addition to being my partner in Advanced ENT & Allergy. Apta Investment Group has earned my trust and been successful in helping me diversify my portfolio into multifamily and has already generated passive income for me. They have got a great team assembled, and I look forward to growth of my existing investment with Apta and future ones as well.”

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Colin Neumann, MD

“I am a practice partner and long-time friend of Vasu. I invested with Apta Investment Group because of the depth and experience of the team in all areas of multifamily. I trust them implicitly and am grateful for the current and future passive income and all the tax advantages. As a surgeon, I appreciate the data-driven demographic analysis that goes into Apta’s investments and look forward to future opportunities with Apta.”

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Eric Carter, MD

“I am an otolaryngologist in the middle of my career and have always looked for ways to diversify my investments outside of a typical stock and bond portfolio to create tax-advantaged passive income now and for my retirement. Vasu and I have served on the board of our practice for many years, and he has been passionate about real estate and helped us develop multiple medical offices, which have been quite successful. He is trustworthy and knows multifamily real estate. My investment with Apta Investment Group generated passive income for me from the very first quarter post acquisition. Given these uncertain times, I appreciate my safe multifamily investment with Apta.”

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Gregory Abbas, MD

Medical Colleagues

Sushruth Reddy, PHD

Colin Neumann, MD

Advanced ENT & Allergy

Alidad Arabshahi, MD

ENT Surgeon

Melissa Konijeti

Medical Staff & Team

Angie Sikorski RN

Nurse

Autumn Yocum RN

Mentees

Ankith Alluri

Medical Student at DREXEL

Sanjana Kanumuri

Medical Student at UW

Patients

Ken Turner

Patient

Everyone,especially Dr K. Was friendly and made me feel at ease during my visit. Everything was explained in a manor that I understood easily and I was seen promptly and efficiently. Wouldn’t want to go anywhere else for my ENT needs.

Testimonial

Vonda Bartley

Advanced ENT & Allergy was great from the check in to the check out. The experience was great the nurse was so friendly and great with my young daughter. Dr. K was great he listened and was gentle with my kid. I would recommend anyone to Advanced ENT & Allergy.

Tania Northern

Dr. K is so kind and explained everything to me and wanted to make sure I understood and didn’t have more questions. Everyone else was also friendly and helpful.

Terri Houston

Very cordial staff with a short wait time. Dr. K was very thorough and concerned about my issues. Would highly recommend this office and doctor!
 

Ann Richey

Layman such as I am, I’ve been around long enough (90 years) to know when a medical professional is at the top of his game….or not.
Dr. k as he is referred to is the go-to-professional for E M T. He listens, he inspects, he serves, and he is exceptionally ‘clear’ in discussing your treatment, etc.
we are blessed to have him.

Ron Lajeunesse

Dr. K is a wonderful doctor. I appreciate him listening to my concerns and never felt like he was rushing to get on with his day. He explained everything in a professional manner and was friendly. He also did a thyroid biopsy and I felt no pain. His nurse Liberty is very nice too. I highly recommend Dr. K. Thank you Dr. K!!

kathy brown

I have been a patient of Dr K’s for several years now. I have always found him to be a good listener, patient, and kind. He is very knowledgeable in his field of expertise (ENT). I would recommend him to anyone needing an ENT specialist.

Amanda Burkhardt

We absolutely love Dr K! He’s super kid friendly and does always does an excellent job! Highly recommend if you need a good ENT dr!

Deb Hein

I felt very comfortable with Dr. K. He offered several options for my breathing and allergy needs. I look forward to continuing treatment with him. The staff in the office were all friendly and helpful as well.

Kathy Rosenbaum

A Note from Vasu

These relationships humble me deeply. Each represents a relationship built on trust, the Sanskrit meaning of ‘Apta’ that guides everything we do. Whether in the operating room or the investment boardroom, whether teaching residents or partnering with investors, trust remains the foundation. These voices remind me daily why our mission matters: when healthcare professionals achieve financial freedom, everyone benefits: patients, families, communities. That’s the transformation we’re creating together.”

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