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Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 41
Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD
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Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Iowa City, IA.
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Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 41
Iowa City, IA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Iowa City, IA.

About

Dr. Sekar graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008 and completed a residency at University of Minnesota.Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Iowa City, IA and has 16 years experience. Dr. Sekar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Iowa Health Care and Pella Regional Health Center. At present, Dr. Sekar received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Sekar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Sekar also speaks Tamil. Dr. Sekar is board certified in Infectious Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Infective Arthritis
Cellulitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Infective Arthritis
Cellulitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Infective Arthritis
Cellulitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Bacteremia
Bacterial Sepsis
Brain Abscess
Candidiasis of Mouth
Dysentery
Endocarditis
Foot Infection
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Histoplasmosis
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Meningitis
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Osteomyelitis
Pneumonia
Prosthetic Joint Infections
Sepsis
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Spinal Infections
Syphilis Infections
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

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Locations

  1. 1 University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
    200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 356-7740

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3.1
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Sep 23, 2022
I saw Dr Sekar regarding my continuing treatment for a joint infection. She was very knowledgeable and explained everything to me. She involved me in the treatment plan and took the time to answer all of my questions.
Don S — Sep 23, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Infectious Disease Medicine
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Minnesota
    2011
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sekar's profile.

Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD is affiliated with Iowa Health Care and Pella Regional Health Center.

Yes, Dr. Poorani Sekar, MD holds board certification in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Iowa Health Care

    200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA

  • Pella Regional Health Center

    404 Jefferson St, Pella, IA