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Dr. Venkata Kovvali, MD

Interventional Cardiology* Age 72
Dr. Venkata Kovvali, MD
4.4 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Venkata Kovvali, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist in Lufkin, TX.
Dr. Venkata Kovvali, MD
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Dr. Venkata Kovvali, MD

Interventional Cardiology* Age 72
Lufkin, TX
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience
Dr. Venkata Kovvali, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist in Lufkin, TX.

About

Dr. Venkata Kovvali, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist in Lufkin, TX and has 48 years experience. They graduated from Andhra Med College|Kurnool Medical College in 1976 and completed a residency at Coney Island Hosp-New York.They currently practice at Baylor St. Luke s Medical Group and are affiliated with Woodland Heights Medical Center. Dr. Kovvali has experience treating conditions like Peripheral Edema, Hypertensive Heart Disease and Hypertensive Heart without Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kovvali received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Kovvali also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kovvali is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Peripheral Edema
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Peripheral Edema
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Chest Pain
Heart Palpitations
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Angina
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Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Lipid Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Autonomic Disorders
Benign Tumor
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Dissection
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Block
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Thrombosis
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arrhythmia Screening
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Superior Health Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Choice
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Preferred PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 The Heart Institute of East Texas
    310 Gaslight Blvd, Lufkin, TX 75904
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 The Heart Institute of East Texas
    209 Gaslight Blvd, Lufkin, TX 75904
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 The Heart Institute of East Texas
    208 Craig St, Jasper, TX 75951
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 The Heart Institute of East Texas-Crockett
    951 E Loop 304 Ste 100, Crockett, TX 75835
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kovvali
4.4
Based on 7 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
Jul 30, 2024
Dr Kovvali is very kind and caring! He is also very good at explaining everything you need to know about your situation with your health and what he plans to do to help you manage any issues. His staff is as great as he is and do everything possible to keep you relaxed, calm and to keep everything running on time during your entire visit.
Ruth F — Jul 30, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Interventional Cardiology
Cardiology
Cardiology Echocardiography
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Andhra Med College|Kurnool Medical College
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
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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.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Coney Island Hosp-New York
    1991
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Coney Island Hospital
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Kovvali frequently treats the following conditions: Peripheral Edema, Hypertensive Heart Disease and Hypertensive Heart without Failure. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Venkata Kovvali, MD is affiliated with Woodland Heights Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Venkata Kovvali, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Woodland Heights Medical Center

    505 S John Redditt Dr, Lufkin, TX