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Dr. Ramesh Paladugu, MD

Vascular Surgeon

Fort Worth, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Paladugu, Vascular Surgeon in Fort Worth, TX?

Dr. Ramesh Paladugu, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Paladugu completed his residency at New York Methodist Hospital. He is a member of the Society of Vascular Surgery, Society of Vascular Medicine, American College of Surgeons, American Venous Forum, American College of Phlebology, Society of Vascular Ultrasound, and American Professional Wound Care Association. Dr. Paladugu is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paladugu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paladugu’s office at (817) 332-8346.

Where did Dr. Paladugu go to medical school and complete their residency?

Fellowship: Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery - Baylor College of Medicine | The Rane Center for Venous & Lymphatic Diseases
Residency: New York Methodist Hospital
Medical School: Kurnool Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Kurnool- Ap- India

Is Dr. Paladugu board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?

Yes, Dr. Ramesh Paladugu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery since 2003, American Board of Surgery since 2005, The American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine since 2008

What languages does Dr. Paladugu speak?

Dr. Paladugu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English
Telugu

What conditions does Dr. Paladugu treat?

As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Paladugu diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Paladugu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

Also known as:

Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
Atherosclerosis
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Bilateral leg claudication
PAD both legs pain with activity
Both legs artery pain when walking

ICD-10 Codes:

I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs

Also known as:

Lymphedema
Lymphatic Swelling
Fluid Retention in Limbs
Chronic Swelling

ICD-10 Codes:

I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

Also known as:

Vein Compression
Carotid Artery Disease
Vascular Disease
Venous Compression Syndrome
Pinched Vein
Vein Entrapment
Carotid Stenosis
Blocked Carotid Artery
Neck Artery Disease
Carotid Artery Narrowing

ICD-10 Codes:

I871: Compression of vein
I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

Also known as:

Varicose Veins
Spider Veins
Venous Insufficiency
Chronic Venous Disease

ICD-10 Codes:

I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications

Also known as:

Vascular Disease
Bilateral Chronic Venous Disease
Both Legs Vein Complications

ICD-10 Codes:

I87393: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with other complications of bilateral lower extremity

Also known as:

Hardening of Right Leg Arteries with Foot Ulcer
Atherosclerosis
Peripheral Arterial Disease
PAD with foot wound
Right leg artery disease with foot ulcer
Vascular ulcer on foot

ICD-10 Codes:

I70235: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of right leg with ulceration of other part of foot

What procedures does Dr. Paladugu perform?

As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Paladugu performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Paladugu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)
36010: Introduction of catheter, superior or inferior vena cava

Also known as:

Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
IVUS (Non-Coronary)
Vessel Ultrasound
Internal Artery Ultrasound
IVUS for Blood Vessels
Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
Internal Blood Vessel Imaging

CPT Codes:

37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Also known as:

Vein Balloon Angioplasty
Balloon Angioplasty for Vein Narrowing (Additional Vein)
Transluminal Venous Angioplasty
Open Vein Angioplasty
Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty
Vein Widening Procedure
Venous Angioplasty
Vein Balloon Dilation

CPT Codes:

37248: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same vein; initial vein
37249: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same vein; each additional vein (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Also known as:

Vena Cava Filter Removal
IVC Filter Retrieval
Endovascular Filter Removal
Blood Clot Filter Removal

CPT Codes:

37193: Retrieval (removal) of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

36005: Injection procedure for extremity venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)

Does Dr. Paladugu accept my insurance?

Dr. Paladugu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 332-8346 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Paladugu accept in Fort Worth, TX?

Dr. Paladugu in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

American Health Advantage Texas
American University
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare

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Where is Dr. Paladugu's office located?

Dr. Ramesh Paladugu's Primary Practice

851 W Terrell Ave

Fort Worth, TX 76104

(817) 332-8346

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Dr. Ramesh Paladugu's Practice 2

6100 Harris Pkwy Ste 270

Fort Worth, TX 76132

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Ratings & Reviews

5.0

Overall rating

Based on 46 reviews

Office Experience

97% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

Attentiveness

97% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

Wait Times

78% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

Appointment Booking

96% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

Patients give Dr. Ramesh Paladugu an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Paladugu has been rated and reviewed by 46 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Paladugu, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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Recognitions

Memberships & Associations

Society of Vascular Surgery

Professional Member

Society of Vascular Medicine

Professional Member

American College of Surgeons

Professional Member

American Venous Forum

Professional Member

American College of Phlebology

Professional Member

Society of Vascular Ultrasound

Professional Member

American Professional Wound Care Association

Professional Member

Awards

S. Timothy String Award

Southern Association for Vascular Surgery

Publications

Redundant Publications in Surgical Journals : Tip of the Iceberg?

Elsevier, June 2001

What American Surgeons Read; A survey of a thousand Fellows of the American College of Surgeons

Elsevier, 2000

What’s new in Pathophysiology of Peritonitis?

Springer, 2000

Spontaneous perforation of the common bile duct

Elsevier, 1999

Spontaneous perforation of the hepatic duct in adults

Karger, 1998

Ecchymosis of the vulva-another cutaneous diagnostic sign in acute pancreatitis

John Wiley & Sons, 1997

Top 100 citation classics in general surgery. World Journal of Surgery

Springer, 2002

HIV Tat Protein causes endothelial dysfunction in porcine coronary arteries

Elsevier, September 2003

Abdominal aortic surgery in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection

Elsevier, December 2004

Carotid artery stenting with routine cerebral protection in high-risk patients

Elsevier, December 2004

Effects of Progesterone and Estrogen on Endothelial Dysfunction in Porcine Coronary Arteries

Elsevier, March 2005

Acute Diverticulitis

StatPearls, 2000

Planned Re-laparotomies and laparostomy for intraabdominal sepsis

Springer, 2002

Minimally invasive therapies for renovascular hypertension disease

Informa Healthcare, 2005

Surgery can be safe even for people age 100 or older

Bottom Line / Health News letter, April 2001

Older surgical patients bounce back: It’s not uncommon for them to see amazing improvement

Detroit Free Press, February 2001

Elderly can take surgery well, study says

Phoenix & Times , November 2000

Study shows elderly can take surgery well

News Journal, November 2000

Study shows elderly can take surgery well

Carroll County Times, November 2000

Elderly can take surgery well

News- Press, November 2000

Surgery can help centenarians, too

Times, November 2000

Elderly can handle surgery

Observer – Dispatch, November 2000

Elderly can take surgery well

Rockland Journal News, November 2000

Elderly can take surgery well

Daily Southtown, November 2000

Going for the old

Star, November 2000