
Overview
Dr. Goutham Dronavalli earned his medical degree at Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, Karnataka, India. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he was named Best Fellow. Dr. Dronavalli is board certified in internal medicine and pulmonary and critical care medicine. He treats patients ages 16 and older and also speaks Hindi and Telugu. His primary clinical interests include pulmonary disease, asthma, chronic cough, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease, lung transplant, lung nodules, pleural effusion, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis and sleep apnea. Experienced in a range of pulmonary medicine, from cough to lung transplant and severe or end-stage lung disease, Dr. Dronavalli focuses on providing individualized and goal-oriented medicine. His patients value that he listens to them, spends time with them and personalizes their treatment, rather than offering one-size-fits-all medicine. A resident of Sugar Land, Dr. Dronavalli is married and the father of two children. His favorite leisure activities are sports and spending time with his family.
Dr. Dronavalli is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Asthma, Lung Metastases, Empyema, and Lung Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Dronavalli is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Dronavalli 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
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Baylor College Of Medicine - Pulmonary
Ivan Rosas, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Ivan Rosas specializes in Pulmonary Disease and works at BCM - Faculty Group Practice. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2400. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Rosas is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Rosas is currently accepting new patients.
Houston Methodist Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Specialists
Sandeep Sahay is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Sahay is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Embolectomy. Dr. Sahay is currently accepting new patients.
Houston Methodist Lung Center
Zeenat Safdar is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Safdar is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Safdar is currently accepting new patients.
Houston Methodist Academic Medicine Associates-Transplant Pulmonology
Howard Huang is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Huang is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients in some locations.
Baylor Medicine Cystic Fibrosis
Nicola Hanania is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hanania is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Eosinophilic Asthma, and Emphysema. Dr. Hanania is currently accepting new patients.
Hampa LTD LLP
Joseph Varon is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Varon is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Long Haul COVID, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Varon is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Goutham Dronavalli
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Goutham Dronavalli?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Goutham Dronavalli by calling their office at 713-796-9955. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Goutham Dronavalli a top-rated expert for Asthma in Children?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Goutham Dronavalli is classified as an Advanced expert for Asthma in Children, 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. Goutham Dronavalli specialize in?
While Dr. Goutham Dronavalli is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Lung Metastases. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Goutham Dronavalli participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Goutham Dronavalli has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Asthma in Children. You can view a list of Dr. Goutham Dronavalli's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Goutham Dronavalli accept my insurance?
Dr. Goutham Dronavalli accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-796-9955 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Dronavalli isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- AsthmaDr. Dronavalli isAdvanced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Dronavalli isAdvanced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- EmpyemaDr. Dronavalli isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- Grass AllergyDr. Dronavalli isAdvanced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Dronavalli isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Lung TransplantDr. Dronavalli isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Transplant.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Dronavalli isAdvanced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- PneumoniaDr. Dronavalli isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- SinusitisDr. Dronavalli isAdvanced. Learn about Sinusitis.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- BullaeDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Collapsed LungDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- COVID-19Dr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Cystic FibrosisDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Fibrosis.
- Diffuse PanbronchiolitisDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Panbronchiolitis.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EmphysemaDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Excessive Daytime SleepinessDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Long Haul COVIDDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Long Haul COVID.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung NodulesDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- Newborn JaundiceDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Newborn Jaundice.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Pleural EffusionDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Pneumocystis Jiroveci PneumoniaDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary TuberculosisDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- SarcoidosisDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID)Dr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID).
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- TracheitisDr. Dronavalli isExperienced. Learn about Tracheitis.
