Summary

Dr. Ramanaiah Kakani is a cardiovascular disease specialist with 45 years of experience treating heart and blood vessel conditions. He earned his medical degree from Rangaraya Medical College at the University of Health Sciences in India, followed by extensive training in the United States. Dr. Kakani completed his residency at Catholic Medical Center in Brooklyn and additional training at North Shore University Hospital, where he focused on critical care medicine and internal medicine. He also completed specialized fellowship training in cardiovascular diseases and holds certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kakani speaks English.

Dr. Kakani practices at Sentara Cardiology Specialists in Chesapeake, Virginia, and maintains hospital privileges at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital. His expertise includes treating high blood pressure and coronary artery disease, with particular experience in addressing heart conditions that affect women. He performs diagnostic heart tests including contrast echocardiography to evaluate heart function and electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm. Patients have given Dr. Kakani an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.5
  • 45 years of experience
  • 56 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, Cardiovascular Diseases; North Shore Univ Hosp, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Cath M C-Mary Immaculate Hp, Internal Medicine
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Sentara Cardiology Specialists

713 Volvo Pkwy Ste 200Chesapeake, VA 23320
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.5 
45 Years of Experience 58 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Chesapeake , VANorfolk , VANewport News , VASuffolk , VA
Med School: Rangaraya Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Kakinada- Ap- India Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ramanaiah Kakani

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina - Medicare
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optima Health
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health - PPO
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Piedmont Community Health Plan
  • Priority Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Virginia Premier Health Plan
  • Wellcare
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ramanaiah Kakani has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ramanaiah Kakani has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, Cardiovascular Diseases; North Shore Univ Hosp, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Cath M C-Mary Immaculate Hp, Internal Medicine
Maimonides Medical Center/Infants and Children's Hospital of Brooklyn Program

Medical School

Rangaraya Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Kakinada- Ap- IndiaGraduated in 1981
Rangaraya Med CollegeGraduated in 1981

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Ramanaiah Kakani's office located?
Dr. Ramanaiah Kakani's office is located at 713 Volvo Pkwy Ste 200, Chesapeake, VA, 23320.
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