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Dr. Sarma Ponnapalli, MD

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56 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Sarma Ponnapalli, MD

Dr. Sarma Ponnapalli, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Elmhurst, NY. They specialize in General Surgery, has 56 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Andhra Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences and is affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst and NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull. Dr. Ponnapalli, completed a residency at Brooklyn Cumberland Hospital.

Dr. Ponnapalli works at Practice in Elmhurst, NY with other offices in Brooklyn, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones 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. Ponnapalli's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Nyc Health Hospitals Elmhurst
    7901 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 334-4000
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    10:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    10:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Office
    760 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (719) 963-8782

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  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull

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Bunion Surgery
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Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Sarma Ponnapalli, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 56 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1457360653
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Brooklyn Cumberland Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • New Britain General Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Andhra Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Ponnapalli accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

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