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Dr. Uthaiah Kokkalera, MD

General Surgery*•Male•Age 53

General Surgery*

Dr. Uthaiah Kokkalera, MD is a general surgery specialist in Northridge, CA and has over 27 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Bangalore Medical College in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Northridge Hospital Medical Center and Mission Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Uthaiah Kokkalera, MD

Practice

18250 Roscoe Blvd Ste 335 Northridge, CA 91325

Make an Appointment

(818) 700-7900

Accepting new patients

(818) 700-7900

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kokkalera is affiliated with Northridge Hospital Medical Center Northridge, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Kokkalera's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kokkalera

4.7

24 ratings, 18 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Christopher – Jan 24, 2024
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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
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D Ro – Mar 03, 2023
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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
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Thomas Rezzo, DDS – Mar 01, 2023
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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
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Santos – Oct 12, 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
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Janelly Gutierrez – Aug 03, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Michael C. – Jul 21, 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
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Cristine Knapp – Nov 15, 2020
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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
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Susan Calkins in West Hills, CA – Oct 27, 2018
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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
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Jesse S. in Porter Ranch, CA – Feb 15, 2018
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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
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Jim Hilliard in Chatsworth, CA – Dec 16, 2017
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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
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Mark in Canyon Country, CA – Dec 14, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Debbie in Granada Hills, CA – Mar 15, 2017
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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
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ron villa in Reseda, CA – Feb 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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keemmie in Northridge, CA – Nov 16, 2016
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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
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Bob Marshall in Encino, CA – Oct 29, 2016
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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
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Patty M. in Winnetka, CA – Sep 09, 2016
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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
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Mary Kohl-Willoughby in Canyon Country, CA – Jul 07, 2016
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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
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Jeff M in Saugus, CA – Jun 10, 2016
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Care Philosophy

Surgical precision with respect and compassion always.

Specialties*

  • General Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery

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Umass Memorial Medical Center

Fellowship Hospital, 2007

Guthrie Hlthcare System

Residency Hospital, 2006

Mount Sinai Hospital

Internship Hospital, 2002

Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons Edinburgh

2000

Bangalore Medical College

Medical School, 1996

St Josephs Arts and Science College

Undergraduate School, 1989

  • English
  • Arabic
  • Hindi
  • Spanish

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    What is Dr. Uthaiah Kokkalera, MD's office address?

    Dr. Kokkalera's office is located at 18250 Roscoe Blvd Ste 335, Northridge, CA 91325. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    What languages does Dr. Uthaiah Kokkalera, MD speak?

    Dr. Uthaiah Kokkalera, MD is fluent in 4 languages: English, Arabic, Hindi, and Spanish.

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    Locations

    Practice

    Uthaiah Kokkalera MD Inc.18250 Roscoe Blvd Ste 335 Northridge, CA 91325
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    Shawki D Saad MD

    Uthaiah Kokkalera MD Inc.18250 Roscoe Blvd Ste 335 Northridge, CA 91325
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    Northridge Hospital Medical Center

    18300 Roscoe Blvd
    Northridge, CA 91325
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Mission Community Hospital

    14850 Roscoe Blvd
    Panorama City, CA 91402
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    75%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% lower than the national average

    66%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality.