Dr. Kannan Sivaraju, MD
Geriatric Medicine  · Â
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Age 45
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Dr. Kannan Sivaraju, MD is a geriatric medicine specialist in Verona, NJ and has been practicing for 7 years. He graduated from Thanjavur Med Coll-Madras U in 1997 and specializes in geriatric medicine.
Family and Sports Medicine Institute of NJ
271 Grove Ave Ste A
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 239-2600
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- EmblemHealth
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- UnitedHealthCare
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Top Care Areas
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Gait Abnormality
very high
more than 95% of peers
Muscle Weakness
very high
more than 92% of peers
Difficulty With Walking
high
more than 87% of peers
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1 Â Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
2 Â Board Certifications
- Geriatric MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
186 Â Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Acidosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Tonsillitis
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anal Disorders
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anemia
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Ataxia
- Atherosclerosis
- Back Pain
- Bacterial Sepsis
- Bedsores
- Bladder Diseases
- Bladder Infection
- Blood Disorders
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Diseases
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Bursitis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Confusion
- Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dehydration
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dysentery
- Dysphagia
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Ear Ache
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Elbow Injuries
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophagitis
- Essential Tremor
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Conditions
- Gait Abnormality
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastroparesis
- Glaucoma
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Hives
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Indigestion
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Itchy Skin
- Joint Pain
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Infection, Acute
- Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
- Knee Disorders
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Menstrual Migraine
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Muscle Spasm
- Muscle Weakness
- Nausea
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pericardial Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Pneumonia
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polyneuropathy
- Postnasal Drip
- Prostatitis
- Pulmonary Disease
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Rickets
- Sarcoidosis
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Secondary Hypertension
- Sepsis
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Disorders
- Skin Infections
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Spondylosis
- Stomach Diseases
- Swine Flu
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Disease
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Tonsillitis
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tremor
- Ulcer
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Viral Enteritis
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Yeast Infections
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18 Â Procedures
- Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Care Management
- Diabetes Screening
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Hepatitis A Screening
- Hepatitis B Virus Screening
- Hepatitis C Virus Screening
- Hepatitis Screening
- Immunization
- Liver Function Test
- Pregnancy Test
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Thyroid Screening
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for New Jersey.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Thanjavur Med Coll-Madras UMedical School | Graduated 1997
- Brooklyn Hospital CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 2007
- Brooklyn Hospital CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 2009
- John Dempsey Hospital Of University Of Ct Health CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 2011
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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snrecnoc lDr. Sivaraju made 2 visits to my homebound father at times when I could not be present. First, he came 1.5 hrs. earlier than the scheduled time. The second was scheduled for a time that I was not available, despite my expressed request for that not to happen. I was advised my father's...Read More
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Dr. Sivaraju accepts 9 insurance carriers
- AetnaChoice Plus POS II
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- EmblemHealthHealth Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
- Harvard Pilgrim Health CareHarvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New JerseyDirect AccessHorizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMOHorizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POSHorizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- UnitedHealthCareUnited Healthcare
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