Overview
Venu Kakarala is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Slaughter, Louisiana.
His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Protein Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Kakarala is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1169 Highway 19 # B, Slaughter, LA 70777
19850 Old Scenic Hwy Ste 300, Zachary, LA 70791
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. Venu B. Kakarala
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Venu B. Kakarala?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Venu B. Kakarala by calling their office at 225-570-8553. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Venu B. Kakarala a top-rated expert for Gastrostomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Venu B. Kakarala is classified as an Experienced expert for Gastrostomy, 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. Venu B. Kakarala specialize in?
While Dr. Venu B. Kakarala is a Hospital Medicine, they have specific expertise in Gastrostomy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Hip Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hospital Medicine.
Does Dr. Venu B. Kakarala participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Venu B. Kakarala has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrostomy. You can view a list of Dr. Venu B. Kakarala's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Venu B. Kakarala accept my insurance?
Dr. Venu B. Kakarala accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 225-570-8553 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Kakarala isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- EndoscopyDr. Kakarala isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Kakarala isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GastrostomyDr. Kakarala isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Hip ReplacementDr. Kakarala isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Muscle SpasmsDr. Kakarala isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Spasms.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Phantom Limb PainDr. Kakarala isExperienced. Learn about Phantom Limb Pain.
- Protein DeficiencyDr. Kakarala isExperienced. Learn about Protein Deficiency.
- Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)Dr. Kakarala isExperienced. Learn about Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).
- Vitamin B12 DeficiencyDr. Kakarala isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency.