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Dr. Venkata Kovvali, MD

Dr. Venkata Kovvali, MD

Cardiology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Venkata Kovvali, MD is a cardiologist in Lufkin, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kovvali has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from Andhra Med College|Kurnool Medical College in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Woodland Heights Medical Center and CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group Memorial Heart Institute of East Texas - Gaslight Blvd

310 Gaslight Blvd Ste 1 Lufkin, TX 75904

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Dr. Kovvali's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kovvali

4.4

7 ratings, 3 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Ruth F – Jul 30, 2024
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M. Godwin – Nov 17, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carolyn Johnson in Lufkin, Texas – Feb 27, 2018
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Dr. Kovvali, board certified interventional cardiologist has been with the Heart Institute of East Texas in Lufkin, Texas since 1994  and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including CHI St. Luke's Health - Memorial Lufkin,...read more
  • Cardiology

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  • Coney Island Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996
  • Coney Island Hosp-new York

    Residency Hospital, 1991
  • Andhra Med College|kurnool Medical College

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
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Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group Memorial Heart Institute of East Texas - Gaslight Blvd

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BSLMG Memorial Heart Institute of East Texas

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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Woodland Heights Medical Center

    505 S John Redditt Dr
    Lufkin, TX 75904
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital

    1275 Marvin Hancock Dr
    Jasper, TX 75951

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    7% higher than the national average

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  • St. Luke's Health-Memorial Hospital-Lufkin, TX

    1201 W Frank Ave
    Lufkin, TX 75904
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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