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Dr. Akther Kotha, MD

Rheumatology* Age 77
Dr. Akther Kotha, MD
2.1 (40 Ratings)

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Dr. Akther Kotha, MD is a Rheumatologist in La Mesa, CA.
Dr. Akther Kotha, MD
2.1 (40 Ratings)
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Dr. Akther Kotha, MD

Rheumatology* Age 77
La Mesa, CA
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50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Akther Kotha, MD is a Rheumatologist in La Mesa, CA.

About

Dr. Kotha graduated from Osmania Medical College. Dr. Akther Kotha, MD is a Rheumatologist in La Mesa, CA and has 50 years experience. Dr. Kotha currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Kotha has experience treating conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus and Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kotha received an average rating of 2.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 40 times. Dr. Kotha's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Kotha also speaks Arabic and Telugu. Dr. Kotha accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lupus
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Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
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Degenerative Disc Disease
Fibromyalgia
Gout
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Raynaud's Disease
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Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
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Hepatitis B
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Spondylitis
Systemic Vasculitis
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Vasculitis
Achilles Tendinitis
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Amyloidosis
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Behçet's Disease
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cryoglobulinemia
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Pyogenic Arthritis
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Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoidosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Temporal Arteritis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Steroid Injection
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

  1. 1 Purushotham and Akther J. Kotha M D Inc.
    8860 Center Dr Ste 400, La Mesa, CA 91942
  2. 2 Chula Vista Imaging
    374 H St Ste 103, Chula Vista, CA 91910

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2.1
Based on 40 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (27)

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Aug 20, 2024
She’s to the point and doesn’t want to give unnecessary RX
— Aug 20, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Telugu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Rheumatology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Osmania Medical College
    1974
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Akther Kotha, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kotha's profile.

Dr. Kotha frequently treats the following conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus and Joint Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Akther Kotha, MD is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA