Dr. Uthaiah P Kokkalera M.D.
Surgeon
18350 Roscoe Blvd Suite 213 Northridge CA, 91325About
Dr. Uthaiah Kokkalera is a general surgeon practicing in Northridge, CA. Dr. Kokkalera specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Kokkalera provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute 1996
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Hiatal Hernia
- Concussion
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
Dr. Uthaiah P Kokkalera M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Uthaiah P Kokkalera M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Kokkalera
Recommended Articles
- How to Prepare for a Laparoscopy
OverviewLaparoscopy is a type of endoscopic procedure that will allow doctors to look inside your abdomen using a surgical telescope. The telescope is known as the laparoscope. The laparoscope is equipped with a front camera that transmits the images captured in high definition to a nearby video...
- What Is a Thyroid Biopsy?
In a thyroid biopsy, a small tissue sample of your thyroid gland is removed and then examined under a microscope to test for an infection, cancer cells, and other thyroid disorders. The thyroid is a small gland located in lower part of the neck, just below the larynx. The gland's main function is...
- Appendicitis and Appendectomy
Health care personnel can identify many cases of appendicitis by checking the patient's medical history and then doing a physical examination of the individual.The health care personnel will ask questions like:...
- Reasons Why You Need a Tonsillectomy
A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure performed to get rid of one's tonsils. The same procedure can be used to remove the adenoids. For adults, the administration of a local anesthesia to numb the throat is enough. However, children may have to be given general anesthesia, which makes them...
- Gallbladder Surgery: Its Possible Complications
Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery is a surgical procedure used to remove gallstones or a damaged gallbladder. Also known as cholecystectomy, it involves making small incisions in the abdomen. Your abdomen is inflated with carbon dioxide or air during the procedure to enable the surgeon to get a clear...
- What Is Hydrocele Repair?
Hydrocele repair is a surgical process that aims to correct the swelling of the scrotum that occurs as a result of hydroceles. A hydrocele is a painless buildup of fluid around the testicles. Fluid buildup causes the scrotum and the groin area to swell. This swelling can make you uncomfortable even...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Adel F. Jabour M.D.18350 Roscoe Blvd Northridge CA 91325
- Dr. Joseph Anthony Karam MD18300 ROSCOE BLVD NORTHRIDGE CA 91325
- Mr. Walid S. Arnaout M.D.18350 Roscoe Blvd Northridge CA 91325
- Dr. Kambiz Kosari MD17075 Devonshire St Northridge CA 91325
- Dr. Harold Marks MD18350 Roscoe Blvd Northridge CA 91325
- Dr. Ihab Naim Aziz MD18350 Roscoe Blvd Northridge CA 91325