Summary

Dr. Ramachandra Sista is a pulmonologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the lungs and respiratory system. He completed his residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1996 and pursued advanced fellowship training at Stanford University Medical Center, completing programs in 2005 and 2008. Dr. Sista also completed an internship at Government General Hospital in 1991. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Sista practices at Banner - University Medicine Lung Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, and maintains hospital privileges at Mayo Clinic Hospital. His expertise includes treating patients with respiratory failure and immune system disorders that affect lung function. He performs comprehensive pulmonary function testing to evaluate how well patients' lungs are working and conducts specialized breathing tests to determine if medications can help improve airway function. Patients have given Dr. Sista an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Stanford University Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Banner - University Medicine Lung Institute

755 East McDowell Road Floor 3Phoenix, AZ 85006

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PulmonologyNurse PractitionerCritical Care MedicineCritical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
7 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Phoenix , AZGlendale , AZPhoenix , AZSurprise , AZ
Med School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine Med School: Jordan University Of Science And Technology Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ramachandra Rao Sista

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Ascension Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Banner Health
  • Banner Health - HMO
  • Banner Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Banner Health - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health Choice Arizona
  • Health Choice Arizona - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthChoice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Magellan Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Mercy Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mercy Care - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ramachandra Rao Sista has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ramachandra Rao Sista has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Lung Transplantation
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonologist
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Arizona, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Stanford University Medical Center2008
Stanford University Medical Center2005

Residency

Wayne State University School of Medicine1996

Internship

Government General Hospital1991

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Ramachandra Sista's office located?
Dr. Ramachandra Sista's office is located at 755 East McDowell Road Floor 3, Phoenix, AZ, 85006.
Does Dr. Ramachandra Sista accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Ramachandra Sista has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Ramachandra Sista speak?
Dr. Ramachandra Sista speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ramachandra Sista affiliated with?
Dr. Ramachandra Sista is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital.
Is Dr. Ramachandra Sista accepting new patients?
Dr. Ramachandra Sista is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Ramachandra Sista's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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