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Dr. Venkateswara Poola, MD

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Dr. Venkateswara Poola, MD

General Surgery* Age 50
Springfield, IL
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Dr. Venkateswara Poola, MD is a General Surgeon in Springfield, IL.

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Dr. Venkateswara Poola, MD is a General Surgeon in Springfield, IL. Dr. Poola currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with HSHS St. John's Hospital and Springfield Memorial Hospital. Dr. Poola's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Poola also speaks Telugu. Dr. Poola is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Constipation
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Small Intestine Cancer
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Fistula
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Blueprint Health
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blue Choice Select PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna HMO
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
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    Choice Plus POS
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    Navigate POS
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    Open Access Plus
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
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  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    315 W Carpenter St, Springfield, IL 62702
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 545-8000
  2. 2 St Johns Hospital Laboratory
    800 E Carpenter St, Springfield, IL 62769
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 545-8000
  3. 3 Memorial Medical Center
    701 N 1st St, Springfield, IL 62781
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (888) 864-9433

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Languages Spoken
Telugu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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
  • Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic St Marys Hospital
    2013
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Southern Illinois University
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Venkateswara Poola, MD is affiliated with HSHS St. John's Hospital and Springfield Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Venkateswara Poola, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HSHS St. John's Hospital

    800 E Carpenter St, Springfield, IL

  • Springfield Memorial Hospital

    701 N 1st St, Springfield, IL