Summary

Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu is a surgeon who specializes in bariatric surgery, focusing on weight loss procedures to help patients achieve healthier lives. He earned his medical degree from Guntur Medical College and completed his residency training at the University at Buffalo. With 29 years of medical experience, Dr. Pallapothu has developed extensive expertise in surgical treatments for weight management. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Pallapothu practices at Lourdes Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. His clinical focus includes treating obesity and being overweight, along with pediatric obesity cases in younger patients. He also addresses hypertension that often accompanies weight-related health concerns. Dr. Pallapothu performs various surgical procedures and diagnostic tests, including sedation management and pathology evaluations. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.2 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 3.2
  • 29 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University At Buffalo
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu

1850 Laurel StColumbia, SC 29201

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29 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Columbia , SCColumbia , SCAtlanta , GAColumbia , SC
Med School: Guntur Medical College Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
  • Aetna
  • BCBS Blue Essentials
  • BCBS PPC
  • BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)
  • BCBSSC State Health Plan (PEBA)
  • BlueChoice Health Plan
  • BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Companion Benefit Alternatives
  • CorVel Workers Compensation
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • FirstHealth (Aetna)
  • Humana - Healthy Horizons
  • Humana Choice Care
  • Liberty Advantage
  • Logistics Health
  • Magellan
  • MedCost
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • NHC Advantage
  • Optum Behavioral Health
  • Promise Health Plan
  • Select Health Medicare
  • Spectera
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Bariatric Surgeon
  • General Surgeon
  • General Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University At Buffalo

Medical School

Guntur Medical CollegeGraduated in 1998
GUNTUR MEDICAL COLLEGEGraduated in 1997

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Does Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu affiliated with?
Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu is affiliated with Lourdes Hospital.
Where is Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu's office located?
Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu's office is located at 1850 Laurel St, Columbia, SC, 29201.

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