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Dr. Smitha Reddy, MD
Rheumatology* Age 51
Dr. Smitha Reddy, MD
3.4 (48 Ratings)

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Dr. Smitha Reddy, MD is a Rheumatologist in Poway, CA.
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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 Mercy Hospital San Diego, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Alvarado Hospital Medical Center, El Camino Hospital, El Centro Regional Medical Center, Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta, Sharp Memorial Hospital and Tri-City Medical Center. Dr. Reddy has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) and Rheumatoid Arthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Reddy received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 48 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)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Joint Pain
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Joint Pain
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dermatomyositis
Dry Eyes
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
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Lupus
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Osteoarthritis
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Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Psoriatic Arthritis
Scleroderma
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Acute Gout
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Allergic Arthritis
Amyloidosis
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Arteritis
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Crystal Arthropathy
Crystalline Arthritis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Joint Disease in the Shoulder
Deposition Disease-Related Fibromyalgia
Difficulty With Walking
Discoid Lupus
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Disorders
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Epstein Barr Virus-Related Fibromyalgia
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Fever
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Foot Conditions
Hand Conditions
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hip Arthritis
Hip Bursitis
Infective Arthritis
Inflammatory Myopathies
Joint Disorders
Joint Effusion
Joint Swelling
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Juvenile Gout
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Knee Arthritis
Knee Disorders
Knee Pain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Muscle Diseases
Muscle Pain
Muscle Weakness
Muscular Pain
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Musculoskeletal Pain
Myopathy
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Myositis
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Neck Pain
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis-Like Fracture of the Hip
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyositis
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Primary Fibromyalgia
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatic Diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis-Related Fibromyalgia
Ritter's Disease
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma, Systemic
Secondary Fibromyalgia
Seronegative Arthritis
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Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Skin Allergy
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Spine Disorders
Spondylarthritis
Spondylosis
Still's Disease
Subacromial Bursitis
Systemic Chondromalacia
Temporal Arteritis
Tension Myositis-Related Fibromyalgia
Trigger Finger
Tumidus Lupus Erythematosus
Ulcerative Colitis
Uveitis
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Vitamin D Deficiency
Wear and Tear Arthritis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wrist Sprain
3D Ultrasound
Arthrocentesis
Bone Density Scan
Chemotherapy
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Extremity Ultrasound
Injection Therapy
IV Therapy
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Low Back Procedure
Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
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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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Reddy
3.4
Based on 48 Reviews
5 Stars (25)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (16)

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May 15, 2025
Amazing - no wait times My calls are always answered Staff is very professional and caring the Office Mgr is outstanding, compassionate and very friendly
— May 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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Does Dr. Reddy communicate via email?
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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, Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) and Rheumatoid Arthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Smitha Reddy, MD is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Alvarado Hospital Medical Center, El Camino Hospital, El Centro Regional Medical Center, Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta, Sharp Memorial Hospital and Tri-City Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA

  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA

  • Alvarado Hospital Medical Center

    6655 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA

  • El Camino Hospital

    2500 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA

  • El Centro Regional Medical Center

    1415 Ross Ave, El Centro, CA

  • Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta

    28062 Baxter Rd, Murrieta, CA

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA

  • Tri-City Medical Center

    4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA