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Dr. Kimberly Dawn Ponnuru M.D.
Surgeon
8919 Parallel Pkwy Suite 206 Kansas City KS, 66112About
Dr. Kimberly Ponnuru is a general surgeon practicing in Kansas City, KS. Dr. Ponnuru 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. Ponnuru 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
University of Wales in Great Britain 2000
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Cellulitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Sebaceous Cyst
Dr. Kimberly Dawn Ponnuru M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 8919 Parallel Pkwy Suite 206
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- Dr. Stephen J. Lowry M.D.8919 Parallel Pkwy Kansas City KS 66112
- Dr. Jae M. Lee M.D.8919 Parallel Pkwy Kansas City KS 66112
- Dr. Jorge Nelson Prieto M.D.1150 N 75TH PL KANSAS CITY KS 66112
Nearest Hospitals
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9100 W 74TH STREET SHAWNEE MISSION KS 66204ST LUKES HOSPITAL OF KANSAS CITYl
4401 WORNALL ROAD KANSAS CITY MO 64111CHILDRENS MERCY HOSPITALl
2401 GILLHAM ROAD KANSAS CITY MO 64108