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Dr. Suja Perakathu, MD

Family Medicine* Age 48
Dr. Suja Perakathu, MD
4.8 (62 Ratings)
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Dr. Suja Perakathu, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Harlingen, TX.
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Dr. Suja Perakathu, MD

Family Medicine* Age 48
Harlingen, TX
Accepting new patients
Dr. Suja Perakathu, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Harlingen, TX.

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Dr. Suja Perakathu, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Harlingen, TX. They currently practice at Family Care Clinic and are affiliated with Doctors Hospital At Renaissance, Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Samaritan Medical Center and VBMC - Harlingen. At present, Dr. Perakathu received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 62 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Perakathu is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nail Infection
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Nail Infection
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Nail Infection
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Constipation
Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Diabetes
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Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Heart Disease
Hypothyroidism
Limb Pain
Shortness of Breath
Vascular Disease
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Diabetic Foot Exam
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization Administration
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Superior Health Plan
  • BestChoice PPO
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    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Family Care Clinic
    597 W Sesame Dr Ste B, Harlingen, TX 78550
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Perakathu
4.8
Based on 62 Reviews
5 Stars (56)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (3)

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Jul 19, 2022
Best Dr out there!
Veronica — Jul 19, 2022
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Does Dr. Perakathu communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Perakathu offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Suja Perakathu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Perakathu's profile.

Dr. Suja Perakathu, MD is affiliated with Doctors Hospital At Renaissance, Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Samaritan Medical Center and VBMC - Harlingen.

Yes, Dr. Suja Perakathu, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Doctors Hospital At Renaissance

    5501 S McColl Rd, Edinburg, TX

  • Saint Elizabeth Medical Center

    2209 Genesee St, Utica, NY

  • Samaritan Medical Center

    830 Washington St, Watertown, NY

  • VBMC - Harlingen

    2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX