Summary

Dr. Venkata Kovvali is a cardiovascular disease specialist with expertise in interventional cardiology. They earned their medical degree from Andhra Medical College and completed their residency training at Coney Island Hospital. With 51 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine, Dr. Kovvali brings extensive knowledge to treating heart and vascular conditions. They are fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Kovvali is affiliated with Chi Saint Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin and practices throughout East Texas, with locations in Livingston, Hemphill, San Augustine, Lufkin, Jasper, Crockett, Center, Nacogdoches, and Woodville. They specialize in treating conditions such as high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and atrial fibrillation. Their procedural expertise includes contrast echocardiography, transthoracic echocardiograms, and exercise electrocardiograms commonly known as stress tests. Patients have given Dr. Kovvali an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 50 years of experience
  • 1 insurance plan accepted
  • speaks English
  • Fellowship in Adult Cardiovascular Medicine Coney Island Hospital Brooklyn NY
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

The Heart Institute of East Texas

310 Gaslight BlvdLufkin, TX 75904
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 Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
3.7 
50 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Lufkin , TXLufkin , TXKaty , TXHouston , TX
Med School: Andhra Medical College Visakhapatnam A.P. India Med School: Osmania Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Venkata R. Kovvali

  • Most Major Insurances Accepted

Medical Specialties

Dr. Venkata R. Kovvali has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Venkata R. Kovvali has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Cardiologist
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Fellowship in Adult Cardiovascular Medicine Coney Island Hospital Brooklyn NY1994

Residency

Residency Coney Island Hospital Brooklyn1991

Internship

Internship Coney Island Hospital Brooklyn1988

Medical School

Andhra Medical College Visakhapatnam A.P. IndiaGraduated in 1976

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What languages does Dr. Venkata Kovvali speak?
Dr. Venkata Kovvali speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Venkata Kovvali affiliated with?
Dr. Venkata Kovvali is affiliated with Chi Saint Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin.

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