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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Rao Meka identified specializing in GastroenterologyGastroenterology
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to see internal organs., Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs. and Geriatric MedicineGeriatric Medicine
An internist with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Internal Medicine.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Rao Meka accepts the following plans for United Healthcare at 2214 Gateway Dr:

• Definity Choice Plus
• Definity PPO

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Meka is affiliated with 1 hospital:

G H Lanier Memorial Hospital
4800 48th St
Valley, AL

License

Dr. Rao Meka has been confirmed to have a license in Georgia and Alabama.

Education

Dr. Meka attended medical school at NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada Kurnool Medical College and graduated in 1974 having 38 years experience. Additional Gastroenterology training was conducted at Louisiana State University Medical Center. Additional Internal Medicine training was conducted at Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Rao Meka MD as:

• Rao R Meka
• R Meka

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