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Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD
Critical Care Medicine* Age 70
Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD

Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 70
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA.
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About Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD

Dr. Pokala graduated from Rangaraya MC, Andhra University in 1979 and completed a residency at Coney Island Hospital. Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA and has 47 years experience. Dr. Pokala has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath and Mild Asthma among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Pokala's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Pokala also speaks Arabic and Telugu. Dr. Pokala is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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

Experience Check

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Shortness of Breath
Mild Asthma
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Shortness of Breath
Mild Asthma
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Asthma
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Acute Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis
Acute Bronchitis
Pleural Effusion
Emphysema
Sleep Apnea
Lung Cancer
Respiratory Failure
Bronchiectasis
Pulmonary Embolism
Moderate Asthma
Pneumonia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Gallstones
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Bronchoscopy
Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Biliary Tract Cancer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Liver Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Breast Lump
Abscess
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Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Alkalosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Asbestosis
Aspergillosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Autoimmune Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchospasm
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Chest Pain
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Eosinophilic Asthma
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Exercise Induced Asthma
Fungal Infections
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Impairments of Consciousness
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Long COVID Disorder
Lung Abscess
Lung Nodule
Lymph Node Sarcoidosis
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pyloric Stenosis
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Secondary Malignancies
Severe Asthma
Sinusitis
Sleep Disorders
Swine Flu
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Tuberculosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Valley Fever
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Infection
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study
Thoracentesis

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Open Access Plus
    Southern CA Select HMO
    LocalPlus
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Small Group PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Priority Select HMO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Marketplace CA
  • SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    SmartCare Network Small Group HMO
    CA SmartCare HMO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
  • Value
    Health Premier
    Choice
    Gold Value
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Advantage HMO
    High Performance Network HPN
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Select HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
  • Access Plus HMO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Access Plus Savenet
  • BlueCard PPO
  • SignatureValue Advantage - CA HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate Plus POS
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue Alliance
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Navigate HMO
  • CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus

Where Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Sathya Pratap Pokala MD Inc.
    8031 Linda Vista Rd Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92111
  2. 2 Office
    8851 Center Dr Ste 304, La Mesa, CA 91942
  3. 3 Kaveh Bagheri MD Inc.
    8860 Center Dr Ste 240, La Mesa, CA 91942

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Meet Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD

Languages Spoken
Arabic
Telugu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Pokala's Practice

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

Dr. Pokala frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath and Mild Asthma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Rangaraya MC, Andhra University
    1979
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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.
Residency Hospital
  • Coney Island Hospital
    1989
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Sathya Pokala, MD Practices

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA

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