Overview
Rukma Govindu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Pachydermoperiostosis, Cranio Osteoarthropathy, and Hyperventilation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- POS
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- PPO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
5656 Kelley St, Houston, TX 77026
6431 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
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. Rukma Govindu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rukma Govindu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rukma Govindu by calling their office at 713-566-4550. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rukma Govindu a top-rated expert for Fecal Impaction?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rukma Govindu is classified as an Experienced expert for Fecal Impaction, 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. Rukma Govindu specialize in?
While Dr. Rukma Govindu is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Fecal Impaction, Pachydermoperiostosis, and Cranio Osteoarthropathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Rukma Govindu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rukma Govindu has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fecal Impaction. You can view a list of Dr. Rukma Govindu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rukma Govindu accept my insurance?
Dr. Rukma Govindu accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-566-4550 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
- Experienced
- CalcinosisDr. Govindu isExperienced. Learn about Calcinosis.
- Collapsed LungDr. Govindu isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Cranio OsteoarthropathyDr. Govindu isExperienced. Learn about Cranio Osteoarthropathy.
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)Dr. Govindu isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).
- FaintingDr. Govindu isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Fecal ImpactionDr. Govindu isExperienced. Learn about Fecal Impaction.