Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Swapna Varakantam

Internal Medicine
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
8585 Picardy Ave, 
Baton Rouge, LA 
Accepting New Patients
18 Years of Experience
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Expertise in
11
conditions
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
8585 Picardy Ave, 
Baton Rouge, LA 

Overview

Swapna Varakantam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years.

Dr. Varakantam is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Low Blood Pressure, Acute Kidney Failure, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Varakantam is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2008

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MS

Hospital Affiliations

The General
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

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 Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Magnolia Health
  • HMO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • 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
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Locations

Baton Rouge General Medical Center
8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Other Locations
Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City
3600 Florida St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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.

8 Total Publications

Aldosterone, inactive matrix gla-protein, and large artery stiffness in hypertension.
Aldosterone, inactive matrix gla-protein, and large artery stiffness in hypertension.
Journal: Journal of the American Society of Hypertension : JASH
Published: February 20, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Swapna Varakantam

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Swapna Varakantam?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Swapna Varakantam by calling their office at 225-763-4764. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Swapna Varakantam a top-rated expert for Sepsis?

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

While Dr. Swapna Varakantam is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sepsis, Low Blood Pressure, and Acute Kidney Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Swapna Varakantam participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Swapna Varakantam has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sepsis. You can view a list of Dr. Swapna Varakantam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Swapna Varakantam accept my insurance?

Dr. Swapna Varakantam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 225-763-4764 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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