Overview
Ponnandai Somasundar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island.
Dr. Somasundar is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 61 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
825 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908
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. Ponnandai Somasundar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ponnandai Somasundar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ponnandai Somasundar by calling their office at 401-456-2464. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ponnandai Somasundar a top-rated expert for Familial Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ponnandai Somasundar is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Pancreatic Cancer, 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. Ponnandai Somasundar specialize in?
While Dr. Ponnandai Somasundar is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Pancreatic Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Ponnandai Somasundar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ponnandai Somasundar has published 61 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Ponnandai Somasundar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ponnandai Somasundar accept my insurance?
Dr. Ponnandai Somasundar accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 401-456-2464 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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- Advanced
- Colorectal CancerDr. Somasundar isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Somasundar isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Liver CancerDr. Somasundar isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- PancreatectomyDr. Somasundar isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Somasundar isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Experienced
- Ampullary CancerDr. Somasundar isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Somasundar isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Somasundar isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholestasisDr. Somasundar isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- EndoscopyDr. Somasundar isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Somasundar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.