Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
3421 W 9th St, 
Waterloo, IA 

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.

Specialties

Hospital Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in OH

Hospital Affiliations

Licking Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Tamil

Gender

Male

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
CareSource
  • HMO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
MDwise
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medical Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medical Mutual
  • HMO
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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

Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
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.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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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Accepting New 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

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.

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