Overview
Akhila Ramakrishna is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Newborn Low Blood Sugar, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ramakrishna is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- HMO
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- EPO
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Locations
2624 Orchard Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
105 E 9th St, Coralville, IA 52241
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Ramakrishna has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
MercyOne Waterloo Pediatrics Care
Practice areas of special interest/special procedures: Pediatric CardiologyPediatric and Adult Congenital Echocardiography & Fetal EchocardiographyExercise Testing in Children & Adolescents; Interpretation of Electrocardiograms in Children & AdolescentsEvaluation of Infants, Children & Adolescents with Cardiac Murmurs, Syncope, Congenital Heart Disease, Chest Pain, Arrhythmias & Post-Operative Cardiac Follow-UpAlso providing pediatric cardiac services at an Outpatient Clinic at Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic West Campus, Mason City. Dr. Chandra is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Orthostatic Hypotension, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Pulmonary Valve Stenosis. Dr. Chandra is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology, American Board Of Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology) and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Chandra is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Waterloo Endocrinology Care
Stephen Riggs, MD, received his MD in 1987 and is triple board certified in internal medicine, pediatrics, and obesity medicine. He is also a certified ketogenic nutrition specialist and metabolic health practitioner. He has used this training and passion to help people find freedom from chronic disease to start a comprehensive weight loss, obesity, diabetes, and metabolic center.Learn more about his Keto Nutrition program, Living by Design. Dr. Riggs is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency. Dr. Riggs is board certified in Pediatrics Care, American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Riggs is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Waterloo Pediatrics Care
Brian Sims is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Sims is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Croup, Obesity in Children, and Herpangina. Dr. Sims is board certified in Pediatrics Care, American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Sims is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Akhila Ramakrishna
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Akhila Ramakrishna?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Akhila Ramakrishna by calling their office at 319-268-3760. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Akhila Ramakrishna a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akhila Ramakrishna is classified as an Experienced expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Akhila Ramakrishna specialize in?
While Dr. Akhila Ramakrishna is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Newborn Low Blood Sugar, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Akhila Ramakrishna participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Akhila Ramakrishna has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). You can view a list of Dr. Akhila Ramakrishna's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Akhila Ramakrishna accept my insurance?
Dr. Akhila Ramakrishna accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 319-268-3760 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Newborn Low Blood SugarDr. Ramakrishna isExperienced. Learn about Newborn Low Blood Sugar.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Ramakrishna isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).


