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10 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Lakshmi Polavarapu is a family medicine physician who brings 19 years of experience to comprehensive primary care. She earned her medical degree from Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences and has developed expertise in treating a wide range of health conditions throughout her career. Dr. Polavarapu is fluent in Chinese and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations in their preferred language.
Dr. Polavarapu practices at UPMC Carlisle and UPMC West Shore, with locations in Carlisle and Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. She specializes in managing obesity and weight-related concerns, helping patients develop sustainable approaches to healthy living. Her practice also includes treatment for substance use disorders, particularly opioid and heroin addiction, providing compassionate care during recovery. Patients appreciate her thorough approach to diagnostic testing, including toxicology screenings and infectious disease testing for conditions like COVID-19 and influenza. …Her patients have rated her care at 4.0 stars, reflecting their confidence in her medical expertise and bedside manner.
Read More Read less Dr. Polavarapu practices at UPMC Carlisle and UPMC West Shore, with locations in Carlisle and Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. She specializes in managing obesity and weight-related concerns, helping patients develop sustainable approaches to healthy living. Her practice also includes treatment for substance use disorders, particularly opioid and heroin addiction, providing compassionate care during recovery. Patients appreciate her thorough approach to diagnostic testing, including toxicology screenings and infectious disease testing for conditions like COVID-19 and influenza. …Her patients have rated her care at 4.0 stars, reflecting their confidence in her medical expertise and bedside manner.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 19 years of experience
- speaks Chinese, Spanish
- Kamineni Institute Of Medical Sciences
- 3 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Lakshmi Rao Polavarapu has 3 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Lakshmi Rao Polavarapu, MD | Dr. Parth Bhavsar | Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, MD | Roberto Valledor, MD |
| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 19 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Chinese, Spanish | Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English |
| Carlisle , PA | Lawrenceville , GA | Houston , TX | Mission , TX |
| Med School: Kamineni Institute Of Medical Sciences | Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College | Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Lakshmi Rao Polavarapu has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Lakshmi Rao Polavarapu has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
19 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Kamineni Institute Of Medical SciencesGraduated in 2007
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- What languages does Dr. Lakshmi Polavarapu speak?
- Dr. Lakshmi Polavarapu speaks Chinese and Spanish.
- Where is Dr. Lakshmi Polavarapu's office located?
- Dr. Lakshmi Polavarapu's office is located at 361 Alexander Spring Rd, Carlisle, PA, 17015.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Lakshmi Polavarapu affiliated with?
- Dr. Lakshmi Polavarapu is affiliated with Upmc Carlisle and Upmc West Shore.
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