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Dr. Akther Kotha, MD
Rheumatology* Age 79
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Dr. Akther Kotha, MD

Rheumatology* Age 79
La Mesa, CA
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Akther Kotha, MD is a Rheumatologist in La Mesa, CA.
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Dr. Kotha graduated from Osmania Medical College. Dr. Akther Kotha, MD is a Rheumatologist in La Mesa, CA and has 52 years experience. Dr. Kotha has experience treating conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, Arthritis, Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hand, Lupus, Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), Malaise and Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Gout, Fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis, Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis, Limb Pain, Osteopenia, Raynaud's Disease, Low Back Pain and Intervertebral Disc Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Kotha's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kotha also speaks Arabic and Telugu. Dr. Kotha accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Arthritis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Lupus
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Malaise and Fatigue
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Gout
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Fibromyalgia
Osteoporosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Limb Pain
Osteopenia
Raynaud's Disease
Low Back Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Osteoarthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Degenerative Disc Disease
Chondrocalcinosis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Chronic Pain
Bursitis
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Spondylitis
Trigger Finger
Hepatitis B
De Quervain's Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Dry Eyes
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Scleroderma
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Systemic Sclerosis
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Amyloidosis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Behçet's Disease
Chronic Neck Pain
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Cicatricial Pemphigoid
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Dermatomyositis
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Epstein-Barr Virus
Fever
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Granulomatosis
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Hammer Toe
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Infective Arthritis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Long COVID Disorder
Lyme Disease
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyositis
Posterior Uveitis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Pyogenic Arthritis
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoidosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Systemic Vasculitis
Temporal Arteritis
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Steroid Injection
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Access Plus Savenet
    Silver 70 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Tandem PPO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Trio ACO HMO
  • Southern CA Select HMO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
    LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
  • Select HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Advantage HMO
    Pathway HMO
  • Choice
  • BlueCard PPO
  • CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    SmartCare Network Small Group HMO
    CA SmartCare HMO
    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Priority Select HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Marketplace CA

Locations

  1. 1 Purushotham and Akther J. Kotha M D Inc.
    8860 Center Dr Ste 400, La Mesa, CA 91942
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 229-1995

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
Telugu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Rheumatology
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Akther Kotha, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kotha's profile.

Dr. Kotha frequently treats the following conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, Arthritis, Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hand, Lupus, Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), Malaise and Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Gout, Fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis, Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis, Limb Pain, Osteopenia, Raynaud's Disease, Low Back Pain and Intervertebral Disc Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Akther Kotha, MD is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Education
Medical Education
  • Osmania Medical College
    1974
Medical Education

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA

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