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Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu, MB BS

Bariatric Surgery*
4.1 (13)
Map Pin Small Columbia, SC
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu, MB BS

Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu, MB BS is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Columbia, SC. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES / GUNTUR MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Our Lady Of Lourdes Memorial Hospital and Prisma Health Baptist Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Pallapothu an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Pallapothu works at Practice in Columbia, SC with other offices in Greenville, SC and Binghamton, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Obesity along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Pallapothu's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Surgical Associates of South Carolina
    1850 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 256-3400
  2. 2
    Office
    300 E McBee Ave Fl 4, Greenville, SC 29601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 256-3400
  3. 3
    Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital Inc.
    169 Riverside Dr, Binghamton, NY 13905 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (607) 352-3550
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Our Lady Of Lourdes Memorial Hospital
  • Prisma Health Baptist Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Obesity
Sleeve Gastrectomy
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Obesity
Sleeve Gastrectomy
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Treatment frequency



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Obesity
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adrenalectomy
Anoscopy
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Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu, MB BS

    Specialties*
    • Bariatric Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1629228549
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES / GUNTUR MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu, MB BS is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Pallapothu is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Pallapothu has seen patients for Obesity, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Pallapothu on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Pallapothu. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Pallapothu.

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