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Dr. Murali Chakinala, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
2.3 (6)
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30 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Murali Chakinala, MD

Dr. Murali Chakinala, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Saint Louis, MO. They specialize in Critical Care Medicine, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Medicine. They graduated from Vanderbilt University and is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital, Barnes-jewish West County Hospital, Boone Hospital Center and Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Patients rated Dr. Chakinala an average 2.3 star rating.

Dr. Chakinala works at Lung & Asthma Center in Saint Louis, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension), Pulmonary Hypertension and Interstitial Lung Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Chakinala's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 8B, Saint Louis, MO 63110 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 454-8917
  2. 2
    Center for Advanced Medicine South
    5201 Mid America Plz Ste 2300, Saint Louis, MO 63129 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 362-3500
  3. 3
    Barnes-jewish West County Hospital Siteman Cancer Center
    10 Barnes West Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63141 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 996-8876
  4. 4
    Washington University
    660 S Euclid Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 454-8917

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  • Barnes Jewish Hospital
  • Barnes-jewish West County Hospital
  • Boone Hospital Center
  • Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

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Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Interstitial Lung Disease

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Pulmonary Hypertension
Interstitial Lung Disease
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Sarcoidosis
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Asthma
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    About Dr. Murali Chakinala, MD

    Specialties*
    • Critical Care Medicine

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    • 30 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1407872724
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Vanderbilt University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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    Dr. Chakinala has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Chakinala works at Lung & Asthma Center in Saint Louis, MO. View the full address on Dr. Chakinala’s profile.

    Dr. Chakinala has seen patients for Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension), Pulmonary Hypertension and Interstitial Lung Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Chakinala on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Chakinala. The overall rating for this provider is 2.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chakinala.

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