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Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 40
Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD
3.1 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist in Iowa City, IA.
Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD
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Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 40
Iowa City, IA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist in Iowa City, IA.

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Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist in Iowa City, IA and has 16 years experience. They graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008 and completed a residency at University of Minnesota.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Pella Regional Health Center and University Of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. At present, Dr. Sekar received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Sekar also speaks Tamil. Dr. Sekar is board certified in Infectious Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cellulitis
Bacteremia
Bacterial Sepsis
Cellulitis
Bacteremia
Bacterial Sepsis
Brain Abscess
Dysentery
Endocarditis
Foot Infection
Histoplasmosis
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Infective Arthritis
Meningitis
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Osteomyelitis
Pneumonia
Prosthetic Joint Infections
Pyogenic Arthritis
Sepsis
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Spinal Infections
Syphilis Infections
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

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Locations

  1. 1 University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
    200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242

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3.1
Based on 7 Reviews
5 Stars (3)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (3)

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Sep 23, 2022
I saw Dr Sekar regarding my continuing treatment for a joint infection. She was very knowledgeable and explained everything to me. She involved me in the treatment plan and took the time to answer all of my questions.
Don S — Sep 23, 2022
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Biography
  • Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD is an infectious disease specialist in Iowa City, IA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008. She specializes in Infectious Disease Medicine.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Infectious Disease Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Infectious Disease
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Minnesota
    2011
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sekar's profile.

Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD is affiliated with Pella Regional Health Center and University Of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.

Yes, Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD holds board certification in Infectious Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Pella Regional Health Center

    404 Jefferson St, Pella, IA

  • University Of Iowa Hospital and Clinics

    200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA