Summary

Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu is a surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery with nearly three decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from Guntur Medical College and completed his residency training at the University at Buffalo. With 29 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Pallapothu has developed extensive expertise in weight loss surgery and metabolic procedures. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Pallapothu is affiliated with Lourdes Hospital and practices in Columbia, South Carolina. He treats patients dealing with obesity and weight-related health challenges, including childhood obesity and high blood pressure. His surgical expertise includes performing weight loss procedures and diagnostic pathology services. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.2 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 3.2
  • 29 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University At Buffalo
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu

1850 Laurel StColumbia, SC 29201

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SurgerySurgeryFamily MedicineOrthopedic Surgery
3.2 
29 Years of Experience 3 Years of Experience 4 Years of Experience 4 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Columbia , SCColumbia , SCColumbia , SCMobile , AL
Med School: Guntur Medical College Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
  • Aetna
  • BCBS Blue Essentials
  • BCBS PPC
  • BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)
  • BCBSSC State Health Plan (PEBA)
  • BlueChoice Health Plan
  • BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Companion Benefit Alternatives
  • CorVel Workers Compensation
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • FirstHealth (Aetna)
  • Humana - Healthy Horizons
  • Humana Choice Care
  • Liberty Advantage
  • Logistics Health
  • Magellan
  • MedCost
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • NHC Advantage
  • Optum Behavioral Health
  • Promise Health Plan
  • Select Health Medicare
  • Spectera
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Bariatric Surgeon
  • General Surgeon
  • General Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University At Buffalo

Medical School

Guntur Medical CollegeGraduated in 1998
GUNTUR MEDICAL COLLEGEGraduated in 1997

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu accepting new patients?
Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu affiliated with?
Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu is affiliated with Lourdes Hospital.
Where is Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu's office located?
Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu's office is located at 1850 Laurel St, Columbia, SC, 29201.
Does Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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