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Dr. Sukanya Makkapati, DO

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
3.5 (8)
Map Pin Small West Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Sukanya Makkapati, DO

Dr. Sukanya Makkapati, DO is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist in West Des Moines, IA. They specialize in Obstetrics & Gynecology, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecologic Surgery. They graduated from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Makkapati, completed a residency at State University of New York at Buffalo. Patients rated Dr. Makkapati an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Makkapati works at Practice in West Des Moines, IA with other offices in Des Moines, IA, Ankeny, IA and Indianola, IA. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Makkapati's Office Locations

  1. 1
    West Des Moines Ob.gyn. Associates PC
    4949 Westown Pkwy Ste 140, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 223-5466
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
  2. 2
    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 358-3100
  3. 3
    Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center
    1755 59th Pl, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 358-8000
  4. 4
    Primary Health Care East Side Clinic
    3509 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 248-1600
  5. 5
    West Des Moines OB/GYN - Ankeny Satellite Clinic
    111 NW 9th St Ste 2, Ankeny, IA 50023 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 223-5466
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  6. 6
    West Des Moines OB/GYN - Indianola Satellite Clinic
    2006 N 4th St # 202B, Indianola, IA 50125 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 223-5466
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    • 31 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1942276704
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • State University of New York at Buffalo
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Iowa
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    Board Certifications
    • Obstetrics & Gynecologic Surgery
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