Dr. Venkateswara P. Poola

General Surgery
Office
315 W Carpenter St, 
Springfield, IL 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
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Office
315 W Carpenter St, 
Springfield, IL 

Overview

Venkateswara Poola is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois.

His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Poola is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in IL

Hospital Affiliations

St Johns Hospital
Memorial Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Telugu

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • 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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • 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

Office
315 W Carpenter St, Springfield, IL 62702
Other Locations
Springfield Memorial Hospital
701 N 1st St, Springfield,, IL 62781

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.

21 Total Publications

Faculty and Resident Perceptions of Learning Activities During Surgery Residency.
Faculty and Resident Perceptions of Learning Activities During Surgery Residency.
Journal: JAMA surgery
Published: August 05, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Venkateswara P. Poola

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Is Dr. Venkateswara P. Poola a top-rated expert for Diverticular Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Venkateswara P. Poola is classified as an Experienced expert for Diverticular Disease, 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. Venkateswara P. Poola specialize in?

While Dr. Venkateswara P. Poola is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Venkateswara P. Poola participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Venkateswara P. Poola has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diverticular Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Venkateswara P. Poola's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Venkateswara P. Poola accept my insurance?

Dr. Venkateswara P. Poola accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 217-545-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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