Dr. Kalpathy Venkatesan is an internist in Porterville, CA. He is skilled at diagnosing & treating a very wide range of diseases & illnesses in adult patients.
Dr. Kalpathy Venkatesan graduated from Other in 1975.
Dr. Venkatesan has two offices in California where he specializes in Internal Medicine, Hematology, Oncology and Pain Management.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Venkatesan specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Venkatesan can also refer patients to specialists when medically necessary. For example, patients with severe heart problems may be referred to a cardiologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatments.
As a hematologist practicing in Porterville, Dr. Venkatesan is capable of diagnosing and treating patients suffering from all types of blood and blood-borne disorders. These may include conditions such as bleeding & clotting disorders, hematologic malignancies, enlarged lymph nodes or anemia. Dr. Venkatesan may also craft specialized treatment plans and educate patients on their specific condition(s).
As an oncologist, Dr. Venkatesan is trained to diagnose and treat all types and forms of cancer. Dr. Venkatesan may employ a variety of diagnostic tests such as biopsies, imaging tests, endoscopic tests and laboratory tests. He may offer treatment techniques such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy to combat the spread of cancer. Dr. Venkatesan may also provide emotional and palliative care, ensuring patients experience the highest quality of life possible.
Pain management doctors specialize in caring for patients who are dealing with chronic pain, whether resulting from injury, disease, or otherwise. Dr. Venkatesan creates customized pain management plans for patients that may include therapy, medication management, or minimally invasive procedures. When creating a customized pain management plan, Dr. Venkatesan will evaluate the patient and their medical history, in addition to performing tests to arrive at a precise diagnosis.
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MD • 1975
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Venkatesan, but only those who participate in Medicare.