Summary

Interventional cardiology is the focus of Dr. Venkat Surakanti's practice, with 39 years of experience in cardiology and interventional cardiology. He treats hypertension and hypertensive emergency, and performs electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms. He is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Saint Elizabeth Hospital Gonzales and speaks English and Spanish.

Dr. Surakanti earned his medical degree from Osmania Medical College and completed his residency at St. Francis Hospital. He sees patients in Gonzales and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Surakanti 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 39 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • St Francis Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Venkat Reddy Surakanti has 7 locations

Baton Rouge Cardiology Center

2647 S St Elizabeth Blvd # 319Gonzales, LA 70737
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Womans Hospital

100 Womans WayBaton Rouge, LA 70817

Saint James Parish Hospital

1645 Lutcher AveLutcher, LA 70071

Hood Memorial Hospital

301 Walnut StAmite, LA 70422

Surgical Specialty Center Of Baton Rouge

8080 Bluebonnet BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70810

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Gonzales , LABaton Rouge , LABaton Rouge , LABaton Rouge , LA
Med School: Osmania Medical College Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Venkat Reddy Surakanti

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Home State Health Plan
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Peoples Health
  • Peoples Health - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Transamerica
  • Travelers
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Venkat Reddy Surakanti has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Venkat Reddy Surakanti has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Dr. Venkat Reddy Surakanti holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Francis Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Osmania Medical College in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Surakanti's NPI number is 1578564068.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Venkat Surakanti speak?
Dr. Venkat Surakanti speaks English and Spanish.
Does Dr. Venkat Surakanti accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Venkat Surakanti accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Venkat Surakanti's office located?
Dr. Venkat Surakanti's office is located at 2647 S St Elizabeth Blvd # 319, Gonzales, LA, 70737.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Venkat Surakanti?
You can find contact information for Dr. Venkat Surakanti here on Vitals.
Is Dr. Venkat Surakanti accepting new patients?
Dr. Venkat Surakanti is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Venkat Surakanti's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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