Venkat R. Kalapatapu, MD
Vascular Surgery
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 15 and up
Penn Heart and Vascular Center
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About me

  • Residency and Fellowship Program Director, Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy

I care fore patients with all types of vascular disease, including aneurysms and dissections of the aorta and other vessels, peripheral arterial disease with blockages in the arteries of the leg, carotid artery disease in the neck, arteries in the abdomen and arms, thoracic outlet syndrome, and dialysis access. I perform medical endovascular treatment, which involves angiography and treating vascular disease with balloons and stents, and open vascular surgery that may also involve bypass surgery. 

Education and training

  • Medical School: Kakatiya Medical College
  • Residency: Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
  • Residency: Providence Hospital & Medical Centers
  • Residency: Easton Hospital
  • Fellowship: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

What my patients think about me

Average Rating

590 reviews

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Anonymous
March 2026
he has a great demeanor.
Anonymous
March 2026
their professionalism speaks for itself
Anonymous
March 2026
professional
Anonymous
March 2026
provider was professional as usual.

Insurance accepted

My Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Pennsylvania Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Dr. Kalapatapu is a Penn Medicine physician.

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Treatments and Conditions