Yamunadevi Sadasivan

Overview

Yamunadevi Sadasivan, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine doctor specializing in geriatrics. She sees patients at the Geisinger 65 Forward health center in Hazleton. Dr. Sadasivan has a clinical expertise in preventive care, dementia and delirium management.|“I most enjoy seeing the positive changes that I make in patients’ lives and how they feel about the care they receive,” she says.|Dr. Sadasivan earned her medical degree from Stanley Medical College in Chennai, India. She followed that with a residency in internal medicine at Bronx Lebanon Hospital and a fellowship in geriatrics at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem.|Originally from India, Dr. Sadasivan moved to Pennsylvania for her residency.|In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, yoga, cooking, keeping up with her young child and traveling.|Video: more from Dr. Yamunadevi Sadasivan, M.D.

Her top area of expertise is Bullous Pemphigoid.

Graduate Institution

Stanley Medical College, 2004 - Doctor Of Medicine

Residency

Bronx - Lebanon Hospital Center, 2013

Specialties

Geriatrics
Internal Medicine

Licenses

Geriatric Medicine in PA

Fellowships

St. Lukes Hospital - Allentown, PA, 2014

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Tamil

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
View 11 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Geisinger Hazleton - Community Medicine 65 Forward
20 Diana Lane, West Hazleton, PA 18202
Similar Doctors
Philip J. Benyo
Expertise in
46
conditions
Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
Expertise in
46
conditions
Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

LVPG Geriatric And Internal Medicine-Brookhill Plaza

642 State Route 93 Hwy, 
Sugarloaf, PA 
 (3.8 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English

"Philosophy of care | My primary goal is to instruct, explain and exemplify the attitude of the physician as well as meet the medical needs of the ""Baby Boomer"" generation by preparing students and physicians alike to serve this population.". Dr. Benyo is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, High Cholesterol, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Benjamas D. Rattananai
Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions

LVPG Geriatric Medicine-17th Street

1627 Chew St, PO Box 7017, 
Allentown, PA 
 (36.9 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English

Philosophy of care | As a physician, my primary responsibility is to provide patients with the best care possible. To do so, it's important to treat each patient with respect and listen carefully to their concerns and include them when formulating a treatment plan. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine due to a deep-seated desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others. I was initially a nurse, which was very rewarding – I enjoyed the responsibility of helping to care for the sick and vulnerable. I then decided to attend medical school after working with physicians and seeing the various ways they help patients. | Personal interests | I enjoy traveling and have visited several countries in Europe, Asia and Africa. I also enjoy road trips and spending time with my husband, two sons and our English bulldog, Rambo. Dr. Rattananai is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Anemia, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

Expertise in
26
conditions
Geriatrics
Expertise in
26
conditions
Geriatrics

Edward G. Zurad MD PC

71 Hollow Crest Rd Ste 4, 
Tunkhannock, PA 
 (38.4 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Edward Zurad is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zurad is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency, Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Yamunadevi Sadasivan

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Yamunadevi Sadasivan?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Yamunadevi Sadasivan by calling their office at 570-790-2260. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Yamunadevi Sadasivan a top-rated expert for Bullous Pemphigoid?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Yamunadevi Sadasivan is classified as an Experienced expert for Bullous Pemphigoid, 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. Yamunadevi Sadasivan specialize in?

While Dr. Yamunadevi Sadasivan is a Geriatrics, they have specific expertise in Bullous Pemphigoid. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Geriatrics.

Does Dr. Yamunadevi Sadasivan accept my insurance?

Dr. Yamunadevi Sadasivan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-790-2260 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.

Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers

Find Dr. Sadasivan's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
        Want to save this doctor for later?
        Sign Up
        Is this your doctor?
        Find A Second Opinion
        Not sure about your diagnosis?
        Check Your Symptoms
         
         
         
         
        Learn about our expert tiers
        Learn More
        Are you the provider on this profile?
        Claim Profile