Vijaya L. Sunkara
21170 Ashby Ponds Blvd, 
Ashburn, VA 

Overview

Vijaya Sunkara is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ashburn, Virginia.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Fractured Spine, Muscle Spasms, Colonoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Guntur Medical College

Residency

Saint Barnabas Medical Center Training Specialty: 6/1/1997 - 6/30/2000

Specialties

Internal Medicine
Palliative Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in VA

Hospital Affiliations

Inova Loudoun Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Telugu

Gender

Female

Insurance

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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
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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
HealthKeepers
  • POS
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

21170 Ashby Ponds Blvd, Ashburn, VA 20147
Other Locations
Inova Loudoun Hospitalist Group
44045 Riverside Pkwy, Leesburg, VA 20176

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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Is Dr. Vijaya L. Sunkara a top-rated expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vijaya L. Sunkara is classified as an Experienced expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), 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. Vijaya L. Sunkara specialize in?

While Dr. Vijaya L. Sunkara is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Colonoscopy, and Fractured Spine. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Vijaya L. Sunkara participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Vijaya L. Sunkara has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). You can view a list of Dr. Vijaya L. Sunkara's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Vijaya L. Sunkara accept my insurance?

Dr. Vijaya L. Sunkara accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 571-291-6135 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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