Dr. Naveena Polavarapu, MD

Dr. Naveena Polavarapu specializes in geriatric medicine and internal medicine, bringing nearly three decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Siddhartha Medical College and has dedicated 29 years to caring for patients with complex health needs. Dr. Polavarapu speaks English and focuses her practice on the comprehensive care that older adults and patients with chronic conditions require.

Dr. Polavarapu practices at multiple locations throughout Raleigh, North Carolina, including WakeMed Raleigh Campus and Duke Raleigh Hospital. She has extensive experience treating Type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, including advanced stages that require specialized management. Her clinical skills include performing sleep studies and providing preventive care through pneumonia vaccinations. Patients have given Dr. Polavarapu an average rating of 4.0, reflecting their confidence in her thorough approach to managing both routine and complex medical …conditions.