Overview
Gurunanthan Palani is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa.
His clinical expertise encompasses Rathke Cleft Cyst, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hypoparathyroidism, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Palani is currently accepting new patients.
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Hospital Affiliations
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3421 W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Palani 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gurunanthan Palani
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gurunanthan Palani?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gurunanthan Palani by calling their office at 319-272-8349. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gurunanthan Palani a top-rated expert for Rathke Cleft Cyst?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gurunanthan Palani is classified as an Experienced expert for Rathke Cleft Cyst, 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. Gurunanthan Palani specialize in?
While Dr. Gurunanthan Palani is a Hospital Medicine, they have specific expertise in Rathke Cleft Cyst, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Hypoparathyroidism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hospital Medicine.
Does Dr. Gurunanthan Palani participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gurunanthan Palani has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rathke Cleft Cyst. You can view a list of Dr. Gurunanthan Palani's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gurunanthan Palani accept my insurance?
Dr. Gurunanthan Palani accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 319-272-8349 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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