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Summary
Dr. Umakanth Avula is a surgeon who specializes in surgery, critical care medicine, and trauma surgery. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and brings a decade of experience to his practice. His expertise spans multiple areas of surgical care, with particular focus on managing critically ill patients and treating traumatic injuries.
Dr. Avula practices at John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County in Chicago, Illinois, and maintains affiliations with OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center and Carle Foundation Hospital. He treats patients with severe burn injuries, including second-degree and third-degree burns, and helps individuals with tobacco use disorder. His procedural skills include providing sedation for medical procedures, performing extremity X-rays, and conducting CT scans to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
Dr. Avula practices at John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County in Chicago, Illinois, and maintains affiliations with OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center and Carle Foundation Hospital. He treats patients with severe burn injuries, including second-degree and third-degree burns, and helps individuals with tobacco use disorder. His procedural skills include providing sedation for medical procedures, performing extremity X-rays, and conducting CT scans to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
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Quick Facts
- 10 years of experience
- Indiana University School Of Medicine
- 3 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 10 Years of Experience | 41 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Chicago , IL | Chicago , IL | Maywood , IL | Maywood , IL |
| Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine | Med School: Northeast Ohio Medical University | ||
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Umakanth Avula has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Umakanth Avula has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
10 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Indiana University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2016
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- Dr. Umakanth Avula is affiliated with Osf Heart Of Mary Medical Center, John H Stroger Jr Hospital Of Cook County, and Carle Foundation Hospital.
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