Overview
Siva Venkata is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Venkata is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Rheumatic Fever, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Dr. Venkata is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Siva P. Venkata
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Siva P. Venkata?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Siva P. Venkata by calling their office at 814-889-2328. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Siva P. Venkata a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Siva P. Venkata is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Siva P. Venkata specialize in?
While Dr. Siva P. Venkata is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Siva P. Venkata accept my insurance?
Dr. Siva P. Venkata accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-889-2328 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
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Venkata isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Venkata isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Venkata isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Venkata isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Venkata isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Venkata isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Venkata isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Venkata isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Venkata isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.

