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Dr. Ravi Ponnappan, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Ravi Ponnappan, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Ravi Ponnappan, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Sarasota, FL.
Dr. Ravi Ponnappan, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Ravi Ponnappan, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 52
Sarasota, FL
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Ravi Ponnappan, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Sarasota, FL.

About Dr. Ravi Ponnappan, MD

Dr. Ponnappan graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2001 and completed a residency at Rush Medical College. Dr. Ravi Ponnappan, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Sarasota, FL and has 25 years experience. Dr. Ponnappan currently practices at Sforzo, Dillingham Stewart Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and is affiliated with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital. Dr. Ponnappan has experience treating conditions like Thoracic Spine Myelopathy, Broken Neck and Myelopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Ponnappan's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ponnappan also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ponnappan is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Broken Neck
Myelopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Broken Neck
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis
Cervical Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Back Pain
Upper Back Pain
Spondylolisthesis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Scoliosis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Spine Deformities
Sciatica
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Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Fusion
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Spinal Cord Decompression
Arthritis of the Spine
Ataxia
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Autonomic Disorders
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spondylitis
Cervical Spondylolisthesis
Cervical Sprain
Cervicogenic Headache
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Hip Tendinitis
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Disc Degeneration
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbar Sprain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Pelvic Fracture
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Spinal Cord Disorders
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Infections
Spinal Instability
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Dislocation
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibial Fracture
Whiplash
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Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Cervical Spine Reconstruction
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Microdiscectomy
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neck Surgery
Neuroplasty
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Steroid Injection
Thoracic Disc Surgery
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care of Delaware
    Coventry Health Care of Delaware HMO
  • Humana
    Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Choice Advantage
    HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • United Healthcare
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Personal Choice PPO
    Amerihealth PPO
    Amerihealth
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Group Plan PPO
    Coventry Health Care
  • AvMed
    Open Access
  • Aetna
  • Blue Preferred PPO
  • PA Insurance Services
  • Emblem Health
    GHI PPO
  • Keystone Health Plan East POS
    Keystone Health Plan East
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • PHCS Network PPO
    MultiPlan PPO

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Very thorough and caring physician, with caring and compassionate staff. I Would highly recommend.
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Meet Dr. Ravi Ponnappan, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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Dr. Ponnappan frequently treats the following conditions: Thoracic Spine Myelopathy, Broken Neck and Myelopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ravi Ponnappan, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ravi Ponnappan, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
    2002
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Rush Medical College
    2006
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    2007
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Ravi Ponnappan, MD Practices

  • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

    5731 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL

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