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Dr. Ranga Kota, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 69
Dr. Ranga Kota, MD
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Dr. Ranga Kota, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Valparaiso, IN.
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Dr. Ranga Kota, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 69
Valparaiso, IN
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Ranga Kota, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Valparaiso, IN.

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Dr. Kota graduated from Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences in 1979 and completed a residency at Prince George's Hospital Center.Dr. Ranga Kota, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Valparaiso, IN and has 45 years experience. Dr. Kota currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center and Northwest Health-Porter. Dr. Kota has experience treating conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastritis and Esophagitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kota received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 33 times. Dr. Kota's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kota also speaks Telugu. Dr. Kota is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastritis
Esophagitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastritis
Esophagitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastritis
Esophagitis
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Chronic Gastritis
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Esophageal Varices
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Duodenitis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Nausea
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Acute Gastritis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Allergic Rhinitis
Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
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Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Cholecystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colonic Diverticulosis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dyslipidemia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Essential Tremor
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Gait Abnormality
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hepatitis A
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Jaundice
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Lactose Intolerance
Limb Pain
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Weakness
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bladder
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Pyloric Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Rectal Bleeding
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Splenomegaly
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abdominal Paracentesis
Barium Enema
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
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Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Medicare Blue PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • Medicaid of Indiana
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Humana
  • Coventry Health Care
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Platinum Blue Access-IN PPO
  • Sagamore Health Network
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Medicare
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • WellCare PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Sacris Medical Corporation PC
    2000 Roosevelt Rd Ste 207, Valparaiso, IN 46383
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 759-5812
  2. 2 Lakeshore Urology-Portage
    3630 Willowcreek Rd Ste 4, Portage, IN 46368
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 263-7700
  3. 3 Northwest Medical Group-Pulmonology
    813 Porter Campus Dr Ste Gh, Valparaiso, IN 46383
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 926-2000
  4. 4 Steel Family Health Care Center
    2022 Kelle Dr, Chesterton, IN 46304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 759-5812
  5. 5 Northwest Health-Porter
    85 E US Highway 6, Valparaiso, IN 46383
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 983-8300

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3.3
Based on 33 Reviews
5 Stars (16)
4 Stars (3)
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2 Stars (2)
1 Star (12)

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Mar 05, 2020
I found Dr.Kota to be a fine Dr. he listens ,cares about you,and follows through with advice.i rate him. 5 in my book .
Nancy Baker — Mar 05, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Telugu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • B.H. University
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Prince George's Hospital Center
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • SIU School of Medicine
    1991
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Kota frequently treats the following conditions: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastritis and Esophagitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ranga Kota, MD is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center and Northwest Health-Porter.

Yes, Dr. Ranga Kota, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart, IN

  • Northwest Health-Porter

    85 E US Highway 6, Valparaiso, IN