Dr. Syama Sundari graduated from the Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences , Amalapuram. She subsequently completed her MD in Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy from the Rangaraya Medical College, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. She then obtained an additional qualification in the speciality , DNB, from the National Board, making her one of the dermatologists, who hold both an MD and DNB in the field of Dermatology.

She has been awarded with DR. NARACASETTI VENKATA SITA RAMA RAO MEMORIAL GOLD MEDAL during her tenure of DVL.