Dr. Venkateswara R. Dharmavarapu, MD | Saint Louis, MO | Anesthesiologist

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Dr. Dharmavarapu graduated from the Guntur Medical College,Guntur Medical College in 1985. He works in Saint Louis, MO and 1 other location and specializes in Anesthesiology.

4.5

15 Ratings
41 years of experience
6 insurance plans accepted
University Of Mississippi Medical Center
7 written reviews
1 specialty
4 areas of expertise
1 board certification
2 office locations
Male

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

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Dr. Dharmavarapu's Ratings and Reviews

4.5

15 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 8 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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Provided follow-up after the visit: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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I have been a patient of Dr. Dharma’s for 8 years and he not only is a Great Doctor but a very compassionate one. He is one of my favorite Doctors. You Rock!!!

March 28th, 2020

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I have been a patient of Dr. Dharma’s for a long time. Not only is he good but a very caring doctor. He’s one of my very favorite doctors. He rocks.

March 28th, 2020

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I have been with Dr. Darma for several years. He is very caring and answers all your questions. He helps you to deal with pain. And if one thing isn’t working he will try hard to find the best solution for your problem. You can’t ask for a sweeter Dr.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 26th, 2019

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I've had several surgeries at St. Anthony's, and fortunately always have had the pleasure of Dr. Dharma for all my pre op procedures. He is kind, compassionate, and very personable. Since Dr. Dharma also specializes in Pain Management, I also see him for pain injections as well. I have absolute confidence in him and would go anywhere else.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 9th, 2018

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Dr. Dharmavarapu is the best Pain Management Specialist in the St. Louis area. I have been his patient for over 15 yrs. I have chronic pain caused from many different diagnoses. He is efficient, has excellent bedside manner and he doesn't treat me like I'm crazy or am a drug seeker. He trusts that I know my body and he's the 1st doctor from the beginning of my journey who has actually been able to make my pain bearable. I would recommend him to anyone who has been treated like you are just trying to get drugs or who thinks you are abusing the meds he has given you. He is the best, and if you are in excruciating pain and are about to give up, he's your man. He will do everything in his power to help you.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 8th, 2015

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This Dr. is the best I have had. He took the time to listen to me and finally figure out what was wrong. He took all of the pain away in the first visit. I would go to no other Dr. in the future. He is definitely a knowledgeable man who does what is right for his patients.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 16th, 2013

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This dr is the worst dr I have ever experienced. His staff, Donna, was extremely rude over the phone when trying to understand the way this dr bills. When we expressed our concern for the way we were being billed we were told the dr has to get paid too. Patient care went our the window.

Did Well

Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

October 21st, 2013

Mercy Hospital South

10010 Kennerly RdSaint Louis, MO 63128

Tel: (314) 525-1000

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

Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

615 S New Ballas RdSaint Louis, MO 63141

Tel: (314) 251-6000


Dr. Venkateswara Rao Dharmavarapu, MD	Dr. Vijayalakshmi Vallurupalli	Dr. Samuel Norman Bartmess	Richard Henry Stone
Anesthesiology	Anesthesiology	Anesthesiology	Nurse Practitioner

4.5 (15 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
41 Years of Experience	56 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
			Speaks English
Saint Louis , MO	Chesterfield , MO	Saint Louis , MO	Belleville , IL
Med School: Guntur Medical College	Med School: Guntur Medical College	Med School: University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine
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Dr. Venkateswara Rao Dharmavarapu holds an expired medical license in the state of Missouri.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Mississippi Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Guntur Medical College in 1987 and Guntur Medical College in 1985.

NPI Number

Dr. Dharmavarapu's NPI number is 1538148036.

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