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Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD

General Surgery*
4.3 (36)
Map Pin Small Lawrenceville, GA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD

Dr. Venkata Kakarla, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Lawrenceville, GA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Health Sciences / Andhra Medical College and is affiliated with Northside Hospital Gwinnett and Silver Cross Hospital. Dr. Kakarla, completed a residency at New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens. Patients rated Dr. Kakarla an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Kakarla works at Gwinnett Surgical Specialists in Lawrenceville, GA with other offices in Duluth, GA and New Lenox, IL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Kakarla's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Gwinnett Surgical Specialists
    631 Professional Dr Ste 300, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 962-9977
  2. 2
    Northside Hospital Gwinnett
    1000 Medical Center Blvd, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (678) 312-1000
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3
    Northside Hospital Duluth
    3620 Howell Ferry Rd, Duluth, GA 30096 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (678) 312-6800
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    07:00 - 17:00
  4. 4
    Progressive Surgical Associates
    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 410, New Lenox, IL 60451 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 962-9977
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • Northside Hospital Gwinnett
  • Silver Cross Hospital

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    4.3
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    Based on 36 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hindi and Telugu
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    NPI Number
    • 1437390150
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Health Sciences / Andhra Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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