Summary

Dr. Lakshmi Puppala specializes in family medicine and hospital medicine, bringing 27 years of clinical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Guntur Medical College and completed her residency training at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. Dr. Puppala is fluent in Spanish and Arabic, allowing her to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Puppala practices at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, where she focuses on comprehensive patient care. She treats conditions such as chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injuries, providing both preventive and acute medical care. Her expertise includes ordering essential diagnostic tests like complete blood counts and metabolic panels to monitor patient health. Patients consistently rate Dr. Puppala highly, giving her an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.8
  • 27 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Arabic
  • San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 30 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Houston Methodist Hospital

6565 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030

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Speaks Spanish, Arabic Speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu Speaks English Speaks English
Houston , TXSugar Land , TXHouston , TXHouston , TX
Med School: Guntur Medical College Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lakshmi Swarna Puppala

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • All Savers Insurance
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - HMO
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Empire Plan
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Memorial Hermann
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lakshmi Swarna Puppala has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lakshmi Swarna Puppala has the following 30 areas of expertise

  • Amenorrhea
  • Anemia
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Check-up
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Contraception
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Diabetes
  • Family Planning
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Hypotension
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Lipid Disorders
  • Male Circumcision
  • Nasal Allergy (Rhinitis)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Primary Headache Disorders
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
  • Skin lesion (Lentigo)
  • Smoking Cessation
  • STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
  • Vasectomy
  • Warts
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

San Jacinto Methodist Hospital

Medical School

Guntur Medical CollegeGraduated in 1999

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What languages does Dr. Lakshmi Puppala speak?
Dr. Lakshmi Puppala speaks Spanish and Arabic.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Lakshmi Puppala affiliated with?
Dr. Lakshmi Puppala is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

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