Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
200 Hawkins Dr, 
Iowa City, IA 

Overview

Poorani Sekar is an Infectious Disease provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sekar is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Infectious Arthritis, Actinomycosis, and Blastomycosis.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Infectious Disease

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IA

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medical Associates
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Sanford Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Security Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
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  • 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
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242

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.


40 Total Publications

2025 ICM: Two-Stage.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Poorani Sekar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Poorani Sekar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Poorani Sekar by calling their office at 319-356-7740. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Poorani Sekar a top-rated expert for Osteomyelitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Poorani Sekar is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteomyelitis, 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. Poorani Sekar specialize in?

While Dr. Poorani Sekar is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Osteomyelitis, Infectious Arthritis, and Actinomycosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. Poorani Sekar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Poorani Sekar has published 40 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteomyelitis. You can view a list of Dr. Poorani Sekar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Poorani Sekar accept my insurance?

Dr. Poorani Sekar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 319-356-7740 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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