Summary

Dr. Ramachandra Sista specializes in pulmonology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of lung and respiratory conditions. He completed his medical residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1996, followed by fellowships at Stanford University Medical Center in 2005 and 2008. His internship was completed at Government General Hospital in 1991. Dr. Sista speaks English fluently.

Dr. Sista practices at the Banner - University Medicine Lung Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, and maintains hospital affiliations with Mayo Clinic Hospital. He treats patients with respiratory failure, high blood pressure, and pulmonary hypertension. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate breathing improvements with medication. Patients consistently rate Dr. Sista highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Stanford University Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 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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45 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Phoenix , AZMesa , AZPhoenix , AZPhoenix , AZ
Med School: University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Ramachandra Sista speak?
Ramachandra Sista speaks English.
Where is Ramachandra Sista's office located?
Ramachandra Sista's office is located at 755 East McDowell Road Floor 3, Phoenix, AZ, 85006.
Which hospitals is Ramachandra Sista affiliated with?
Ramachandra Sista is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital.
Does Ramachandra Sista accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Ramachandra Sista has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Ramachandra Sista accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Ramachandra Sista accepts on their Vitals profile.

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