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Dr. Uthaiah Kokkalera, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Uthaiah Kokkalera, MD
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Dr. Uthaiah Kokkalera, MD is a General Surgeon in Northridge, CA.
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Dr. Uthaiah Kokkalera, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Northridge, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Uthaiah Kokkalera, MD is a General Surgeon in Northridge, CA.

About

Dr. Kokkalera graduated from Bangalore Medical College in 1996 and completed a residency at Guthrie Hlthcare System.Dr. Uthaiah Kokkalera, MD is a General Surgeon in Northridge, CA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Kokkalera currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northridge Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Kokkalera has experience treating conditions like Umbilical Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kokkalera received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Dr. Kokkalera's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kokkalera also speaks Arabic, Hindi and Spanish. Dr. Kokkalera accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Umbilical Hernia
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Umbilical Hernia
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Umbilical Hernia
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Gallstones
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Acid Reflux
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obesity
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Surgery
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Advanced Robotic Surgery
Appendectomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colon Surgery
Colorectal Surgery, Robotic-Assisted
Colostomy
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Surgery, Robotic Assisted
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Uthaiah Kokkalera MD Inc.
    18250 Roscoe Blvd Ste 335, Northridge, CA 91325
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4.7
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Jul 05, 2024
He is very friendly, he rushed my son into surgery when his appendix ruptured. He took care of him and we had excellent outcome. Thanks to his care
Treto — Jul 05, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
Hindi
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Bangalore Medical College
    1996
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Guthrie Hlthcare System
    2006
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Umass Memorial Medical Center
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Uthaiah Kokkalera, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kokkalera's profile.

Dr. Uthaiah Kokkalera, MD is affiliated with Northridge Hospital Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northridge Hospital Medical Center

    18300 Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA