Experienced in Diverticular Disease

Dr. Venkateswara Poola

General Surgery
Office
315 W Carpenter St, 
Springfield, IL 

Experienced in Diverticular Disease
Office
315 W Carpenter St, 
Springfield, IL 
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Overview

Venkateswara Poola is a General Surgeon in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Poola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in IL
Hospital Affiliations
St Johns Hospital
Memorial Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Office
315 W Carpenter St, Springfield, IL 62702
Call: 217-545-8000
Other Locations
Springfield Memorial Hospital
701 N 1st St, Springfield,, IL 62781
Call: 217-545-8000

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


21 Total Publications

Artificial Intelligence in Colonoscopy: A Tool, Not a Necessity for Experts.
Artificial Intelligence in Colonoscopy: A Tool, Not a Necessity for Experts.
Journal: Cureus
Published: September 10, 2025
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