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Dr. Smitha Reddy, MD

Rheumatology* Age 51
Dr. Smitha Reddy, MD
3.3 (47 Ratings)

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Dr. Smitha Reddy, MD

Rheumatology* Age 51
Poway, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Smitha Reddy, MD is a Rheumatologist in Poway, CA.

About

Dr. Reddy graduated from Sri Siddhartha Medical Medical College in 1998 and completed a residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital. Dr. Smitha Reddy, MD is a Rheumatologist in Poway, CA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Reddy currently practices at Arthritis Care and Research Inc. and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway. Dr. Reddy has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Reddy received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 47 times. Dr. Reddy's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Reddy also speaks Hindi. Dr. Reddy is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
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Joint Pain
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Joint Pain
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dermatomyositis
Gout
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Osteoporosis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Psoriatic Arthritis
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Spondylitis
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Acute Gout
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Allergic Arthritis
Amyloidosis
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Arteritis
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Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
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Knee Arthritis
Knee Disorders
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Muscle Diseases
Muscle Pain
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Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Osteopenia
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
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Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Primary Fibromyalgia
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatic Diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
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Ritter's Disease
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma, Systemic
Secondary Fibromyalgia
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Shoulder Disorders
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Spine Disorders
Spondylarthritis
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Temporal Arteritis
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Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neck Pain Procedure
Osteoporosis Screening
Pain Management
Peripheral Nerve Block
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sports Medicine Related Procedures
Steroid Injection
Thoracic Facet Joint Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

  1. 1 Primary Office
    15644 Pomerado Rd Ste 102, Poway, CA 92064
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  2. 2 Office
    15525 Pomerado Rd Ste E6, Poway, CA 92064
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3.3
Based on 47 Reviews
5 Stars (24)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (16)

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Jan 15, 2025
This office went above and beyond to help me every step of the way. I’ve had chronic pain for years and they made it a personal mission to help me get the right care.
Jess — Jan 15, 2025
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Rheumatology
Autoimmune Diseases
Musculoskeletal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Sri Siddhartha Medical Medical College
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
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
  • Jersey City Medical Center
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Scripps Clinic
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Smitha Reddy, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Reddy's profile.

Dr. Reddy frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Smitha Reddy, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway.

Yes, Dr. Smitha Reddy, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA