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Dr. Sarma Ponnapalli, MD

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Dr. Sarma Ponnapalli, MD

General Surgery* Age 77
Elmhurst, NY
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56 years of experience
Dr. Sarma Ponnapalli, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Elmhurst, NY.

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Dr. Sarma Ponnapalli, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Elmhurst, NY and has 56 years experience. They graduated from Andhra Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences in 1968 and completed a residency at Brooklyn Cumberland Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst and NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull. Dr. Ponnapalli has experience treating conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ponnapalli is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Lipomas
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Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Fistula
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Nyc Health Hospitals \ Elmhurst
    7901 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 334-4000
    Monday
    Closed
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    10:00 - 17:00
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    Thursday
    10:00 - 17:00
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  2. 2 Office
    760 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (719) 963-8782

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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Andhra Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences
    1968
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • New Britain General Hospital
    1977
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brooklyn Cumberland Hospital
    1981
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sarma Ponnapalli, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ponnapalli's profile.

Dr. Ponnapalli frequently treats the following conditions: Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Sarma Ponnapalli, MD is affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst and NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull.

Yes, Dr. Sarma Ponnapalli, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst

    7901 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY

  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull

    760 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY