Summary

Dr. Chekka attended Andhra Medical College in India. He moved to Chicago, Illinois to complete his pediatric residency at Cook County Hospital. He then completed a neonatology fellowship at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Lukes Medical Center.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 54 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Rush Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center
  • 12 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Balachandra Rao Chekka has 6 locations

Pediatric Care Center

1611 PEACH ST STE 255ERIE, PA 16501
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

Pediatric Care Center

1611 Peach St Ste 225Erie, PA 16501
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Upmc Hamot

201 State StErie, PA 16550

Saint Vincent Hospital

232 W 25th StErie, PA 16544

Millcreek Community Hospital

5515 Peach StErie, PA 16509

Upmc Hamot Womens Hospital

118 E 2nd StErie, PA 16507

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Adolescent MedicineNurse PractitionerNeonatologyNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients
54 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
ERIE , PAErie , PAPittsburgh , PAErie , PA
Med School: Andhra Medical College Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Balachandra Rao Chekka

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Balachandra Rao Chekka has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Balachandra Rao Chekka has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Neonatology
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Pediatrics
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Rush Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Andhra Medical College in 1972.

NPI Number

Dr. Chekka's NPI number is 1770550063.

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Dr. Balachandra Chekka is affiliated with Ahn St Vincent Health Hospital and UPMC HAMOT.
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Dr. Balachandra Chekka's office is located at 1611 PEACH ST STE 255, ERIE, PA, 16501.

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