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Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD

Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
5+ years of experience

Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD is a pulmonologist in Corpus Christi, TX and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Chakilam has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease, Sleep Apnea, and Interstitial Lung Disease. He graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center in 2015. He is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (18 reviews)

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Corpus Christi Medical Center-Doctors Regional

Locations

Texas Coastal Bend Pulmonary And Critical Care Associates Pllc

Texas Coastal Bend Pulmonary And Critical Care Associates Pllc6102 Parkway Dr Ste 106 Corpus Christi, TX 78414
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Chakilam is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional Corpus Christi, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Chakilam specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Chakilam's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chakilam

3.8

18 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
61%
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4 Star
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3 Star
17%
17%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
17%
17%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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TTD – Jan 25, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Understanding Patient – Jan 06, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Frustrated Patient – Nov 22, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 people found this helpful
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H R H – Feb 15, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Terry Heaton – Dec 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sheryl C – Nov 17, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Donnie Ryder – Sep 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 16, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Emily C – Feb 26, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Daniel Duggan – May 12, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Doug Carawan – Aug 24, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Corpus Christi, TX – Jun 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 25, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Disappointed in Kingsville, TX – Sep 24, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
17 people found this helpful
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M.G. in Corpus Christi, Texas – Jun 18, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD is a pulmonologist in Corpus Christi, TX and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Chakilam has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease, Sleep Apnea, and Interstitial Lung Disease. He graduated...read more
  • Pulmonary Disease

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  • Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals Program

    Fellowship Hospital, 2020
  • Upmc Pinnacle

    Internship Hospital, 2016
  • University Of North Texas Health Science Center

    Medical School, 2015
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional

    3315 S Alameda St
    Corpus Christi, TX 78411
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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