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Dr. Venkedesh Raju, MD

Dr. Venkedesh Raju, MD

Pediatrics*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Venkedesh Raju, MD is a pediatrician in Ottumwa, IA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / STANLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as AdventHealth Orlando and AdventHealth Wesley Chapel.

Practice

1001 Pennsylvania Ave Ottumwa, IA 52501

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Raju specializes in the area of Pediatrics. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Venkedesh Raju, MD is a pediatrician in Ottumwa, IA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / STANLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as AdventHealth Orlando and AdventHealth Wesley Chapel.
  • Pediatrics

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  • Dr. M.g.r. Medical University / Stanley Medical College

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Ottumwa Regional Health Center1001 Pennsylvania Ave Ottumwa, IA 52501
1
Mercy Iowa City500 E Market St Iowa City, IA 52245
2
AdventHealth Heart of Florida40100 Highway 27 Davenport, FL 33837
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • AdventHealth Wesley Chapel

    2600 Bruce B Downs Blvd
    Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • AdventHealth Orlando

    601 E Rollins St
    Orlando, FL 32803
    Recipient of 91
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • AdventHealth Zephyrhills

    7050 Gall Blvd
    Zephyrhills, FL 33541
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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