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Summary
Dr. Vara Ponnada is an internal medicine physician who also practices family medicine, bringing comprehensive care to patients across multiple age groups. She earned her medical degree from Kurnool Medical College and has dedicated 34 years to practicing medicine, developing extensive expertise in managing both acute and chronic health conditions.
Dr. Ponnada is affiliated with Unitypoint Health Allen Hospital and practices in Waterloo, Iowa. She specializes in treating complex conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. Her clinical focus includes coordinating physical therapy programs and performing essential diagnostic tests like metabolic panels and kidney function assessments to monitor her patients' health effectively.
Dr. Ponnada is affiliated with Unitypoint Health Allen Hospital and practices in Waterloo, Iowa. She specializes in treating complex conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. Her clinical focus includes coordinating physical therapy programs and performing essential diagnostic tests like metabolic panels and kidney function assessments to monitor her patients' health effectively.
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Quick Facts
- 34 years of experience
- 16 insurance plans accepted
- Kurnool Medical College
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Vara Venkata Padma Kamala Ponnada has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Vara Venkata Padma Kamala Ponnada, MD | Dr. Yadunath Pokharel | Dr. Jeffrey Barrett Donaldson | Dr. Mark Edward Shirley, DO |
| Internal Medicine | Public Health & General Preventive Medicine | Neuroradiology | Emergency Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 34 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | |||
| Waterloo , IA | Cedar Falls , IA | Cleveland , OH | Blair , NE |
| Med School: Kurnool Medical College | Med School: Institute Of Medicine Tribhuvan University | Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med | Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vara Venkata Padma Kamala Ponnada
Medical Specialties
Dr. Vara Venkata Padma Kamala Ponnada has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Vara Venkata Padma Kamala Ponnada has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
34 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Kurnool Medical CollegeGraduated in 1992
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- Where is Dr. Vara Ponnada's office located?
- Dr. Vara Ponnada's office is located at 1825 Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA, 50703.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Vara Ponnada affiliated with?
- Dr. Vara Ponnada is affiliated with Unitypoint Health Allen Hospital.
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