Overview
Krishna Sunkara is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Sunkara is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma, Asthma in Children, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.
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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
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- 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
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
Locations
11638 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
2800 W 95th St, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
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. Krishna Sunkara
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Krishna Sunkara?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Krishna Sunkara by calling their office at 773-614-8199. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Krishna Sunkara a top-rated expert for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Krishna Sunkara is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), 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 Sunkara specialize in?
While Dr. Krishna Sunkara is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Krishna Sunkara participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Krishna Sunkara has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). You can view a list of Dr. Krishna Sunkara's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Krishna Sunkara accept my insurance?
Dr. Krishna Sunkara accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 773-614-8199 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Dr. Sunkara isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- Advanced
- Lung MetastasesDr. Sunkara isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Experienced
- AsthmaDr. Sunkara isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Sunkara isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Sunkara isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- EmpyemaDr. Sunkara isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- GastrostomyDr. Sunkara isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Grass AllergyDr. Sunkara isExperienced. Learn about Grass Allergy.