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Dr. Venkata Kovvali, MD

Interventional Cardiology*
4.3 (6)
Map Pin Small Lufkin, TX
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Venkata Kovvali, MD

Dr. Venkata Kovvali, MD is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist in Lufkin, TX. They specialize in Interventional Cardiology, has 48 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from Andhra Med College|Kurnool Medical College and is affiliated with Woodland Heights Medical Center and Sabine County Hospital. Dr. Kovvali, completed a residency at Coney Island Hosp-New York. Patients rated Dr. Kovvali an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Kovvali works at Baylor St. Luke s Medical Group in Lufkin, TX with other offices in Jasper, TX and Crockett, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Peripheral Edema, Hypertensive Heart Disease and Hypertensive Heart without Failure along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem 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. Kovvali's Office Locations

  1. 1
    The Heart Institute of East Texas
    310 Gaslight Blvd, Lufkin, TX 75904 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 632-8787
    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
  2. 2
    The Heart Institute of East Texas
    209 Gaslight Blvd, Lufkin, TX 75904 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 632-8787
  3. 3
    The Heart Institute of East Texas
    208 Craig St, Jasper, TX 75951 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (409) 489-4769
    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
  4. 4
    The Heart Institute of East Texas-Crockett
    951 E Loop 304 Ste 100, Crockett, TX 75835 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 545-9030
    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

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Woodland Heights Medical Center
  • Sabine County Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Peripheral Edema
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Peripheral Edema
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Peripheral Edema
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Chest Pain
Heart Palpitations
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Angina
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Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Lipid Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Autonomic Disorders
Benign Tumor
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Dissection
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Block
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Thrombosis
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arrhythmia Screening
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test
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    4.3
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    Specialties*
    • Interventional Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 48 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1629054317
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Coney Island Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Coney Island Hosp-New York
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Andhra Med College|Kurnool Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Venkata Kovvali, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kovvali is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Kovvali has seen patients for Peripheral Edema, Hypertensive Heart Disease and Hypertensive Heart without Failure, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kovvali on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Kovvali. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kovvali.

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