CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center
1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 
Shreveport, LA 

Overview

Chandana Karanam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Karanam has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Hip Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in LA

Hospital Affiliations

Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System
Sabine Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center
1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71105
Other Locations
Holy Cross Medical Group
4725 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Chandana Karanam

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chandana Karanam?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Chandana Karanam by calling their office at 318-681-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Chandana Karanam a top-rated expert for Sepsis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chandana Karanam is classified as an Experienced expert for Sepsis, 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. Chandana Karanam specialize in?

While Dr. Chandana Karanam is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sepsis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Chandana Karanam participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Chandana Karanam has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sepsis. You can view a list of Dr. Chandana Karanam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Chandana Karanam accept my insurance?

Dr. Chandana Karanam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 318-681-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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