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Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu, MB BS

Bariatric Surgery* Age 50
Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu, MB BS
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Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu, MB BS is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Columbia, SC.
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Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu, MB BS

Bariatric Surgery* Age 50
Columbia, SC
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu, MB BS is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Columbia, SC.

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Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu, MB BS is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Columbia, SC and has 26 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES / GUNTUR MEDICAL COLLEGE. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Our Lady Of Lourdes Memorial Hospital and Prisma Health Baptist Hospital. Dr. Pallapothu has experience treating conditions like Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pallapothu received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Pallapothu is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obesity
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Abdominal Pain
Obesity
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Abdominal Pain
Obesity
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adrenalectomy
Anoscopy
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Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
    Wellspan Health PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Connection Employer Sponsored
    Empire Hospital
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
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    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • BCBS PPO
    Community Blue PPO
    Performance Blue
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  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS

Locations

  1. 1 Surgical Associates of South Carolina
    1850 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 256-3400
  2. 2 Office
    300 E McBee Ave Fl 4, Greenville, SC 29601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 256-3400
  3. 3 Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital Inc.
    169 Riverside Dr, Binghamton, NY 13905
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (607) 352-3550
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pallapothu
4.1
Based on 13 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Jun 04, 2022
Dr Pollapothu has performed 2 surgical procedures on me in the last year. Both went smoothly without any problems. He is personable and always takes the time to fully explain my questions to my satisfaction. I highly recommend him if you need surgery
Allen Kenderes — Jun 04, 2022
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Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES / GUNTUR MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu, MB BS. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pallapothu's profile.

Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu, MB BS is affiliated with Our Lady Of Lourdes Memorial Hospital and Prisma Health Baptist Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu, MB BS holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Our Lady Of Lourdes Memorial Hospital

    169 Riverside Dr, Binghamton, NY

  • Prisma Health Baptist Hospital

    Taylor St, Columbia, SC