Overview
Dr. Uma Motapothula is a board-certified internal medicine physician who provides general medical care to patients in a hospital setting. As a hospitalist, he fills a role similar to that of a primary care provider during a patient’s hospital stay. He ensures patients receive high-quality care that is coordinated with their specialists and regular providers. He offers these services: Dr. Motapothula also serves as a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. Speaks: English, Hindi, Telugu.
Dr. Motapothula is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Motapothula is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Motapothula is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1305 W. 18th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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. Uma M. Motapothula
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Uma M. Motapothula?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Uma M. Motapothula by calling their office at 605-333-1000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Uma M. Motapothula a top-rated expert for Endoscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Uma M. Motapothula is classified as an Advanced 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. Uma M. Motapothula specialize in?
While Dr. Uma M. Motapothula is a Hospital Medicine, they have specific expertise in Endoscopy, Hip Replacement, and Colonoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hospital Medicine.
Does Dr. Uma M. Motapothula participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Uma M. Motapothula has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endoscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Uma M. Motapothula's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Uma M. Motapothula accept my insurance?
Dr. Uma M. Motapothula accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 605-333-1000 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. Motapothula isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Experienced
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Motapothula isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Motapothula isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Bone GraftDr. Motapothula isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Motapothula isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- ColonoscopyDr. Motapothula isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Motapothula isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GastrostomyDr. Motapothula isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- HemorrhoidectomyDr. Motapothula isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoidectomy.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Motapothula isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Liver FailureDr. Motapothula isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)Dr. Motapothula isExperienced. Learn about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS).
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Motapothula isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- PancreatectomyDr. Motapothula isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID)Dr. Motapothula isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID).
- UreteroscopyDr. Motapothula isExperienced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
- VertebroplastyDr. Motapothula isExperienced. Learn about Vertebroplasty.