Summary

Lalita Turaga, DPM, is a well-rounded, board-certified podiatrist who provides surgical and non-surgical care for foot and ankle conditions, with special interests in diabetic limb salvage, and foot and ankle trauma. Her patient-centered, integrated approach takes into consideration the whole body, including associated co-morbidities.  Dr. Turaga is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and Washington State Podiatric Medical Association. She believes strongly in service to others and often performs medical mission trips to India to operate on patients with Hansen's Disease (Leprosy). Away from work, she enjoys baking and hiking, and she follows World Cricket.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Hindi, Telugu
  • Foot & Ankle Surgical Fellowship, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Franciscan Wound Care at St. Joseph

1802 S Yakima Ave Suite 104 & Suite 208Tacoma, WA 98405
Mon7:45 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:45 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:45 am - 4:00 pm
Thu7:45 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:45 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Tacoma , WATACOMA , WABellevue , WARenton , WA
Med School: DPM, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, IL
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Lalita Turaga

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • Benefit Management Inc
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • Community Health Plan of Washington - Medicaid (Managed)
  • First Choice Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Lalita Turaga has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Lalita Turaga has the following area of expertise

  • Podiatrist

Certifications, License, & Education

Lalita Turaga holds an expired medical license in the state of Washington.

Medical License

Doctor Of Podiatric Medicine with an expired medical license in the state of Washington that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Foot & Ankle Surgical Fellowship, Emory University, Atlanta, GA.

Residency

Completed their residency at Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency, Cook County Hospital/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Centre, Chicago, IL.

Medical School

Graduated from DPM, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, IL.

NPI Number

Lalita Turaga's NPI number is 1700266509.

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Is Lalita Turaga accepting new patients?
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What languages does Lalita Turaga speak?
Lalita Turaga speaks English, Hindi, and Telugu.
Where is Lalita Turaga's office located?
Lalita Turaga's office is located at 1802 S Yakima Ave Suite 104 & Suite 208, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
Does Lalita Turaga accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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