Venkata R. Kovvali
Expertise in
10
conditions
Expertise in
10
conditions

Overview

Specialty:Cardiovascular DiseaseInterventional CardiologyEchocardiographyBoard Certifications:Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease (A.B.I.M.)Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology (A.B.I.M.)Board Certified in Echocardiography (N.B.E.)Board Certified in Internal Medicine (A.B.I.M.)Professional Fellowships:Fellow of American College of Cardiology (FACC)Hospitals:CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial SystemWoodland Heights Medical CenterChristus Jasper Memorial Hospital, Jasper, TXAcademic Background:Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, A.P., IndiaInternship/Residency, Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, NYFellowship in Adult Cardiovascular Medicine, Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, NYProfessional Associations:Texas Medical AssociationAmerican College of CardiologyPOETAwards and Honors:June 92-June 93 Dr. Kishore Chokshi Award for outstanding Clinical Fellow, Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn NYJune 91 Virginia Nash Award for best Outgoing Medical Resident, Division of Internal Medicine, Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, NY1991 Syntex/Medicine Award for excellence in clinical practiceDr. Mohammed Memorial Award for the Best Intern, in the division of Internal Medicine, Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, NY1969-1975 Recipient of Andhra Pradesh State Special Merit Scholarship, INDIARecipient of Akkineni Nageswara Roo Award for Post-Graduate Education during residence in Internal Medicine, INDIA.

Dr. Kovvali is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Necrosis, and Atherosclerosis.

Dr. Kovvali is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Andhra Medical College

Specialties

Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor St Lukes Medical Center
Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin
Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital
Woodland Heights Medical Center
Longview Regional Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group Memorial Heart Institute of East Texas
310 Gaslight Blvd, Lufkin, TX 75904
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Expertise in
12
conditions
Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
Referral may be required

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310 Gaslight Blvd, 
Lufkin, TX 
 (0.1 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Venkata R. Kovvali is classified as an Advanced expert for Angina, 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. Venkata R. Kovvali specialize in?

While Dr. Venkata R. Kovvali is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Angina, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Necrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

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Dr. Venkata R. Kovvali accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 936-632-8787 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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