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Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
3.7 (9)
Map Pin Small La Mesa, CA
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD

Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in La Mesa, CA. They specialize in Critical Care Medicine, has 45 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Medicine. They graduated from Rangaraya MC, Andhra University and is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Pokala, completed a residency at Coney Island Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Pokala an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Pokala works at Practice in La Mesa, CA with other offices in San Diego, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Partial Lung Collapse along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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. Pokala's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Kaveh Bagheri MD Inc.
    8860 Center Dr Ste 240, La Mesa, CA 91942 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 644-9315
  2. 2
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    8031 Linda Vista Rd Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92111 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 279-7700

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Sharp Memorial Hospital
  • Sharp Coronado Hospital
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

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    3.7
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    About Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD

    Specialties*
    • Critical Care Medicine

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 45 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic and Telugu
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    NPI Number
    • 1972523769
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Long Island Jewish Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Coney Island Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Rangaraya MC, Andhra University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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    Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Pokala is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Pokala has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

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

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Pokala. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Pokala.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Pokala, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Pokala appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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