Overview

Chithra Poongkunran is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Fort Worth, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Kilpauk Medical College University Of Chennai (2007)

Residency

Canton Medical Education Foundation/NEOMED Program - Internal Medicine (2012)

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine
Sleep Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Fellowships

UT Health Science Center at Houston - Pulmonary-Critical Care Medicine (2023)
University of Arizona Health Sciences Center - Sleep Medicine (2018)

Hospital Affiliations

Texas Health Azle
Texas Health Fort Worth
Texas Health Southwest
Texas Health Specialty Hospital

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
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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

Texas Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants
1201 Fairmount Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

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. Chithra Poongkunran

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chithra Poongkunran?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Chithra Poongkunran by calling their office at 817-335-5288. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Chithra Poongkunran a top-rated expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chithra Poongkunran is classified as an Experienced expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, 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. Chithra Poongkunran specialize in?

While Dr. Chithra Poongkunran is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.

Does Dr. Chithra Poongkunran participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Chithra Poongkunran has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obstructive Sleep Apnea. You can view a list of Dr. Chithra Poongkunran's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Chithra Poongkunran accept my insurance?

Dr. Chithra Poongkunran accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 817-335-5288 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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