Ratnakishore Pallapothu
Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
1850 Laurel Street, 
Columbia, SC 

Overview

Ratnakishore Pallapothu is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina.

Dr. Pallapothu is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Graduate Institution

Guntur Medical College

Residency

Queens Hospital Center

Specialties

General Surgery
Bariatric Medicine

Licenses

Surgery in NY

Fellowships

Baystate Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Prisma Health Baptist
Prisma Health Richland Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

Prisma Health Surgery – Laurel St.
1850 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Other Locations
Prisma Health Weight Management Center
1850 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29201
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu by calling their office at 803-256-3400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu a top-rated expert for Hernia?

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

While Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu accept my insurance?

Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-256-3400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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