Overview
Dr. Kotakonda is a board-certified hospitalist specializing in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Andhra Medical College, and completed his residency at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Kotakonda is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.
His clinical research consists of participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
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. Shashank Kotakonda
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shashank Kotakonda?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shashank Kotakonda by calling their office at 570-808-7399. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shashank Kotakonda a top-rated expert for Endoscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shashank Kotakonda is classified as an Experienced expert for Endoscopy, 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. Shashank Kotakonda specialize in?
While Dr. Shashank Kotakonda is a Hospital Medicine, they have specific expertise in Endoscopy, Ureteroscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hospital Medicine.
Does Dr. Shashank Kotakonda accept my insurance?
Dr. Shashank Kotakonda accepts most major insurance plans, including Geisinger and Highmark. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-808-7399 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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- EndoscopyDr. Kotakonda isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Liver FailureDr. Kotakonda isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Kotakonda isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- UreteroscopyDr. Kotakonda isExperienced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.