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Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu, MB BS

Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu, MB BS

Bariatric Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu, MB BS is a bariatric surgery specialist in Columbia, SC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES / GUNTUR MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1998. He is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

1850 Laurel St Columbia, SC 29201

Make an Appointment

(803) 256-3400

At a Glance

  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Pallapothu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pallapothu

4.1

13 ratings, 6 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Allen Kenderes – Jun 04, 2022
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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
Helpful
Kim Devine – Dec 15, 2021
Thanks for the great feedback! We will be sure to...Read More
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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
Helpful
Richard Williams – Aug 04, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Lyudmila Boyko – Oct 09, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 22, 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
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
pb in Owego, NY – Feb 02, 2016
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Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu, MB BS is a bariatric surgery specialist in Columbia, SC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES / GUNTUR MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1998. He is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist. He is accepting new patients.

  • Bariatric Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Health Sciences / Guntur Medical College

    Medical School, 1998
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Locations

Practice

Surgical Associates of South Carolina1850 Laurel St Columbia, SC 29201
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Practice

Office300 E McBee Ave Fl 4 Greenville, SC 29601
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Practice

Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital Inc.169 Riverside Dr Binghamton, NY 13905
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Prisma Health Baptist

    1330 Taylor St
    Columbia, SC 29201
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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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

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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