Venkata Kiran Pokuri, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Male
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Where I practice
- Emergency service
- Urgent care services
- After-hours services
- Pharmacy services
- No emergency services
- No urgent care services
- No after-hours services
- No pharmacy services
About me
I am happy to be practicing in the city of Atlanta where I have grown up. After graduating from Starr's Mill High School, I relocated to Baltimore where I received my bachelor's degree at Johns Hopkins University. I then returned home to Atlanta to receive my medical degree at Emory University School of Medicine and to complete my internal medicine residency training. I served as chief resident for a year after graduation then stayed at the university to complete my three-year cardiology fellowship. I was happy to join Kaiser Permanente following the completion of my program. Kaiser Permanente's mission to serve the needs of the community and to put the emphasis on high-quality, patient-centered care resonated with my purpose for entering the profession.
About my practice
I was drawn to cardiology for being one of the most rapidly developing and data driven fields in medicine. It is exciting to be in a field with constant innovation and ever evolving tools to improve outcomes. I am a general cardiologist and see members with coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease and rhythm disorders amongst other health conditions. I also have a special interest in women's health. I am board certified in internal medicine, general cardiology and echocardiography.
How I thrive
My family is my greatest joy and I am happiest spending time in their company. In my spare time, I also enjoy trying new recipes and curling up with a good book.
My office
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Medical groups and plans
The Southeast Permanente Medical Group
- HMO or EPO
- Individual & Family Plans
- Individual & Family Plans - Added Choice
- Multi-Choice or POS
- Senior Advantage
- Signature HMO
Contact information
- Health Line
- 1-800-255-0056 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
- Health Line
- 1-800-611-1811 (toll free)
- Health Line locally
- 404-365-0966
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
Gandhi Medical CollegeBoard certification
American Board Internal Med (Hematology) American Board Internal Med (Medical Oncology) American Board Internal MedicineTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
Internship
Internal Medicine
St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital CenterFellowship
Hematology-Oncology
Roswell Park Cancer InstituteJoined Permanente Medical Group
2018My hospitals
I have admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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03/25/2019