Summary

Dr. Uday Kumar Chalwadi is a pulmonologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating lung and breathing disorders. He earned his medical degree from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences and completed his residency training at JIPMER, followed by additional residency work in pediatrics at LSUHSC. Dr. Chalwadi also completed fellowship training at Arkansas Children's Hospital UAMS, enhancing his expertise in respiratory medicine. With nearly three decades of medical practice, he brings extensive experience to patient care and speaks English.

Dr. Chalwadi practices at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. He focuses on treating complex respiratory conditions including cystic fibrosis and various breathing problems. His clinical expertise extends to managing breath-holding spells in patients. The procedures he performs include chest fluoroscopy and chest X-rays to evaluate lung health and respiratory function.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 29 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Arkansas Childrens Hospital UAMS
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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Shreveport , LAShreveport , LAShreveport , LAShreveport , LA
Med School: Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Uday Kumar Chalwadi

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health (Healthy Louisiana)
  • Aetna Health Inc. - Medicare Advantage
  • Aetna Health Inc. PPO/POS
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana HMO/PPO/OGB & Blue Connect product(s) & Medicare Advantage
  • Cigna Behavioral Health
  • Cigna HealthCare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare Advantage product(s)
  • Coventry Healthcare of Louisiana
  • Dignity Care Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
  • First Health Network PPO
  • Gilsbar 360
  • Healthy Blue (formerly Amerigroup Louisiana Inc) (Healthy Louisiana) and Healthy Blue Dual Advantage
  • Humana – Commercial Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Behavioral Health
  • Humana Military – Tricare
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) "
  • Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation (LWCC)"
  • Medicaid/Medicare
  • Multiplan/PHCS/American LifeCare
  • Optum VA CCN
  • Peoples Health Network – Medicare Advantage
  • Stratose – PPO
  • United Behavioral Health (Optum) - United Commercial Medicare Advantage and Community Plan
  • United Healthcare – Commercial
  • United Healthcare Community Plan (Healthy Louisiana)
  • USA Managed Care Network
  • Vantage Health Plan – Commercial Medicare Advantage
  • Verity Health Network – LSU First Choice
  • Zelis (formerly PPOPlus)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Uday Kumar Chalwadi has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Uday Kumar Chalwadi has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Arkansas Childrens Hospital UAMS2020

Residency

LSUHSC - Pediatrics2023
JIPMER2004

Medical School

Karnataka Institute of Medical SciencesGraduated in 1997

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Uday Kumar Chalwadi's office located?
Dr. Uday Kumar Chalwadi's office is located at 1606 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA, 71103.
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What languages does Dr. Uday Kumar Chalwadi speak?
Dr. Uday Kumar Chalwadi speaks English.
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