Krishna S. Kasturi, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Male
This provider requires a referral
Resources
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 grew up in the city of Hyderabad in southern India and moved to the United States after my undergraduate education. In order to make a strong impact from a public-health perspective and to master the skills I would need to offer both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, I completed a master’s degree in public health and an internal medicine residency, then pursued fellowship training in gastroenterology. After practicing gastroenterology in Florida for almost 5 years, I joined Kaiser Permanente.
About my practice
I work and learn alongside a great team of physician colleagues and staff. My practice involves all aspects of general gastroenterology, including biliary endoscopic procedures, and I am very particular about patient safety and quality in endoscopy. I am able to convey clinical and endoscopic results to members in plain and simple terms, and I strive to guide members’ decision-making with their best interests in mind.
How I thrive
My two daughters keep me very busy at home, and I enjoy spending my free time with friends and family. I like to stay active by playing as much tennis as I can.
My office
Referral requirements
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Medical Groups, Plans, and Networks
Northwest Permanente Physicians and Surgeons, PC
This provider is available in all Kaiser Permanente networks (Classic, Classic Complete, Classic Complete + Dental Choice, Added Choice, Added Choice + Dental Choice, PPO Plus, PPO Plus + Dental Choice) and accepts all health plans in each network. Learn more.
Contact information
- Appointments/Cancellations/Information
- 1-800-813-2000 (toll free)
- Main Phone
- 971-310-1000
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
Osmania Medical CollegeBoard certification
Gastroenterology
American Board of 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
Internal Medicine
University of Texas Medical Branch at GalvestonGastroenterology
University of Texas Medical Branch at GalvestonJoined Permanente Medical Group
2017Provider ID
009KNLicense information
Look up this provider’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
Look up this provider’s credentials at the Oregon Medical Board website.
My hospitals
I have admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Setting the standard: Measuring care quality in our hospitals(PDF)
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Referrals to affiliated community physicians/providers in Oregon and Washington
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Referrals to affiliated community dentists in Oregon and Washington
Affiliated community dentists are not part of PDA (Permanente Dental Associates). They are dentists credentialed by PDA for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest, and they have a contract with PDA.
If your PDA dentist decides that you require covered services not available internally from a PDA dentist, he or she may refer you to an affiliated community dentist. You must have a written, authorized referral from Kaiser Permanente in order to receive a covered service from an affiliated community dentist.
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07/07/2020