Krishna G. Putchakayala
Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Krishna G. Putchakayala

General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
3535 West 13 Mile Road, Suites 644, 
Royal Oak, MI 
Accepting New Patients
17 Years of Experience
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
6
conditions
3535 West 13 Mile Road, Suites 644, 
Royal Oak, MI 

Overview

Krishna Putchakayala is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

Dr. Putchakayala is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Cholangitis, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

Dr. Putchakayala is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Putchakayala is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

General Surgery
Transplant Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in MI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

Henry Ford Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
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Longevity Health Plan
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McLaren Health
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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Meridian Choice
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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  • HMO
  • POS
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • 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

Corewell Health Transplant Professional Services - 3535 W 13 Mile Rd
3535 West 13 Mile Road, Suites 644, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Other Locations
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Liver & Pancreas Tumor - 3577 W 13 Mile Rd
3577 West 13 Mile Road, Suite 202, Royal Oak, MI 48073

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.

13 Total Publications

CD21 Immunostaining Can Identify Dendritic Cell Network of Tertiary Lymphoid Tissue in Transplant Renal Biopsies and Avoid Over-Diagnosing Borderline Changes.
CD21 Immunostaining Can Identify Dendritic Cell Network of Tertiary Lymphoid Tissue in Transplant Renal Biopsies and Avoid Over-Diagnosing Borderline Changes.
Journal: Annals of clinical and laboratory science
Published: April 02, 2026
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Is Dr. Krishna G. Putchakayala a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Krishna G. Putchakayala is classified as an Advanced expert for Hepatitis, 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. Krishna G. Putchakayala specialize in?

While Dr. Krishna G. Putchakayala is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Liver Failure, and Kidney Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Krishna G. Putchakayala participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Krishna G. Putchakayala has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Krishna G. Putchakayala's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Krishna G. Putchakayala accept my insurance?

Dr. Krishna G. Putchakayala accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 248-551-1010 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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