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Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD

General Surgery* Age 49
Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD
4.3 (36 Ratings)
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Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Lawrenceville, GA.
Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD
4.3 (36 Ratings)
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Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD

General Surgery* Age 49
Lawrenceville, GA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Lawrenceville, GA.

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Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Lawrenceville, GA and has 25 years experience. They graduated from University of Health Sciences / Andhra Medical College in 1999 and completed a residency at New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens.They currently practice at Gwinnett Surgical Specialists and are affiliated with Northside Hospital Gwinnett and Silver Cross Hospital. At present, Dr. Kakarla received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Kakarla also speaks Hindi and Telugu. Dr. Kakarla is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
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Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Umbilical Hernia
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Hernia
Abscess
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Acid Reflux
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Lump
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Colonic Diverticulosis
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
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Pyloric Stenosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
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Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
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Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Acid Reflux Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colostomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Thoracentesis
Wedge Resection Colon

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Gwinnett Surgical Specialists
    631 Professional Dr Ste 300, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kakarla
4.3
Based on 36 Reviews
5 Stars (28)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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May 24, 2022
Muy profesional el Doctor Kakarla, mi mamá tenía una hernia demasiada grande y muy complicada pero el doctor Kakarla le practicó la cirugía robatica y quedó excelente al mes mi mamá ya está recuperada y lista para seguí con su vida … la verdad que el doctor Kakarla tiene mucha experiencia y se los recomiendo!!!!
Edgar A Pineda Reyes — May 24, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Telugu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Health Sciences / Andhra Medical College
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens
    2011
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    2012
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kakarla's profile.

Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD is affiliated with Northside Hospital Gwinnett and Silver Cross Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northside Hospital Gwinnett

    1000 Medical Center Blvd, Lawrenceville, GA

  • Silver Cross Hospital

    1900 Silver Cross Blvd, New Lenox, IL