Summary

Dr. Ramachandra Sista is a pulmonologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the lungs and respiratory system. He completed his residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1996 and pursued advanced fellowship training at Stanford University Medical Center, completing programs in 2005 and 2008. Dr. Sista also completed an internship at Government General Hospital in 1991. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Sista practices at Banner - University Medicine Lung Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, and maintains hospital privileges at Mayo Clinic Hospital. His expertise includes treating patients with respiratory failure and immune system disorders that affect lung function. He performs comprehensive pulmonary function testing to evaluate how well patients' lungs are working and conducts specialized breathing tests to determine if medications can help improve airway function. Patients have given Dr. Sista an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Stanford University Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Banner - University Medicine Lung Institute

755 East McDowell Road Floor 3Phoenix, AZ 85006

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Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Tripoli Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ramachandra Rao Sista

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Ascension Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Banner Health
  • Banner Health - HMO
  • Banner Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Banner Health - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health Choice Arizona
  • Health Choice Arizona - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthChoice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Magellan Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Mercy Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mercy Care - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Ramachandra Rao Sista has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Ramachandra Rao Sista has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Lung Transplantation
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonologist
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

Ramachandra Rao Sista holds an active medical license in the state of Arizona.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Arizona that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center in 2008 and Stanford University Medical Center in 2005.

Residency

Completed their residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1996.

Internship

Completed their internship at Government General Hospital in 1991.

NPI Number

Ramachandra Rao Sista's NPI number is 1083740252.

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Where is Ramachandra Sista's office located?
Ramachandra Sista's office is located at 755 East McDowell Road Floor 3, Phoenix, AZ, 85006.
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What languages does Ramachandra Sista speak?
Ramachandra Sista speaks English.
Does Ramachandra Sista accept my insurance?
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