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Raghava Gollapudi, MD
4.8
Medical doctor (MD)
Cardiology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Community
Insurance
Raghava Gollapudi, MD
4.8
Medical doctor (MD)
Cardiology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Community
Insurance
Schedule an appointment
Accepting new patients
Location and phone
San Diego Cardiac Center Medical Group
3131 Berger Ave.
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123-4233
Get directions858-244-6800
Fax: 858-244-6809San Diego Cardiac Center Medical Group, Chula Vista
890 Eastlake Parkway
Suite 205
Chula Vista, CA 91914-4520
Get directions619-482-0300
Fax: 858-682-2202San Diego Cardiac Center Medical Group, El Cajon
300 S. Pierce St.
Suite 102
El Cajon, CA 92020-4124
Get directions619-668-4700
Fax: 619-668-0049
About Raghava Gollapudi, MD
I became a physician because I wanted to use the art of medicine to help patients. My colleagues and I aim to empower patients to partner with us to live better and longer. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family as well as traveling.
Age: 52
Gender: Male
Languages: English, Spanish
Education
Scripps Clinic and Research Institute: Residency
Scripps Clinic and Research Institute: Internship
Scripps Clinic and Research Institute: Fellowship
Hahnemann University: Medical School
Hospital affiliation
Areas of focus
- Angioplasty (laser-assisted)
- Angioplasty (PTCA balloon procedure)
- Atherectomy
- Balloon valvuloplasty
- Cardiac cath - angiogram
- Cardiopulmonary support (CPS)
- Carotid and arch vascular exams
- Chronic heart failure
- Drug-eluting stent (DES)
- Echocardiogram (ECHO)
- Exercise stress test
- Extremity percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA)
- Intra-aortic balloon pump
- Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
- Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure WATCHMAN™
- Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
- Peripheral ultrafiltration
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Renal artery angioplasty/stent
- Simple ASD closure
- Stent
- Thrombectomy
- Thrombolysis
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
- Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
- Transradial cardiac catheterization
- Upper and lower extremity arterial and venous exams
- Vena cava filter insertion
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NPI
1467429191
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Insurance plans accepted
Raghava Gollapudi, MD, accepts 44 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.8
59 ratings
Patient ratings
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.9
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.8
Care Provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
4.8
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
February 17, 2025
5.0
Very good experience.
Verified Patient
January 8, 2025
4.0
Long waits. This doctor filled in for doctor on leave until year end.
Verified Patient
December 5, 2024
5.0
Good.
Verified Patient
November 27, 2024
5.0
Excellent
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Special recognitions
Over 50 recognitions
Raghava Gollapudi, MD, has received over 50 Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Raghava Gollapudi, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
Over 50 recognitions
Raghava Gollapudi, MD, has received over 50 Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Raghava Gollapudi, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
Featured in Sharp Health News
Raghava Gollapudi, MD, has been featured as a medical expert in Sharp Health News.
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