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Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD

General Surgery* Age 50
Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD
4.3 (36 Ratings)
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Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD is a General Surgeon in Lawrenceville, GA.
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Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD

General Surgery* Age 50
Lawrenceville, GA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD is a General Surgeon in Lawrenceville, GA.

About

Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD is a General Surgeon in Lawrenceville, GA and has 25 years experience. They graduated from University of Health Sciences / Andhra Medical College in 1999 and completed a residency at New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens.They currently practice at Gwinnett Surgical Specialists - Lawrenceville and are affiliated with Northside Hospital Gwinnett and Northside Hospital Duluth. Dr. Kakarla has experience treating conditions like Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kakarla received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Kakarla also speaks Hindi and Telugu. Dr. Kakarla is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gallstones
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Inguinal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Hernia
Abscess
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Acid Reflux
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Lump
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Cholangiocarcinoma
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Colon Cancer
Colonic Diverticulosis
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
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Locations

  1. 1 Gwinnett Surgical Specialists - Lawrenceville
    631 Professional Dr Ste 300, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kakarla
4.3
Based on 36 Reviews
5 Stars (28)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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May 24, 2022
Muy profesional el Doctor Kakarla, mi mamá tenía una hernia demasiada grande y muy complicada pero el doctor Kakarla le practicó la cirugía robatica y quedó excelente al mes mi mamá ya está recuperada y lista para seguí con su vida … la verdad que el doctor Kakarla tiene mucha experiencia y se los recomiendo!!!!
Edgar A Pineda Reyes — May 24, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Telugu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Health Sciences / Andhra Medical College
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens
    2011
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    2012
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kakarla's profile.

Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD is affiliated with Northside Hospital Gwinnett and Northside Hospital Duluth.

Yes, Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northside Hospital Gwinnett

    1000 Medical Center Blvd, Lawrenceville, GA

  • Northside Hospital Duluth

    3620 Howell Ferry Rd, Duluth, GA