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Dr. Komal Kamra, MD

Dr. Komal Kamra, MD

Anesthesiologist, Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kamra, Anesthesiologist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Komal Kamra, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kamra graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Lsu Health Science Center University Hospital. Dr. Kamra is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kamra’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kamra’s office at (650) 497-8000.

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

    • Residency: Lsu Health Science Center University Hospital

    • Medical School: Ravindra Nath Tagore Medical College, University of Rajasthan | Creighton University School of Medicine | RNT Medical College | Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital

    What languages does Dr. Kamra speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kamra typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kamra 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. Kamra. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Tetralogy of Fallot
    • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Critical congenital heart disease
    • TOF
    • Blue Baby Syndrome
    • Complex Heart Defect
    • HLHS
    • Underdeveloped Left Heart
    • Complex Congenital Heart Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
    • Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kamra typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kamra 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. Kamra. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion for Children
    • Central Line Placement
    • Non-Tunneled Central Catheter
    • Pediatric Central Line

    CPT Codes:

    • 36555: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; younger than 5 years of age

    Does Dr. Kamra accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kamra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kamra accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Kamra in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of North Carolina

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kamra's office located?

    Dr. Komal Kamra's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 497-8000

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    Dr. Komal Kamra's Practice 2

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    • Role of transesophageal echocardiography, 2011

    • Perioperative complications in children with pulmory hypertension undergoing general anesthesia, 2010

    • A randomized, controlled trial of aprotinin in neotes undergoing open-heart surgery, 2008

    • Ketamine does not increase pulmory vascular resistance, 2007

    • Modified and conventiol ultrafiltration during pediatric cardiac surgery, 2006

    • Esophageal saturation during antegrade cerebral perfusion, 2006

    • Postoperative algesia after spil blockade in infants and children undergoing cardiac surgery, 2005

    What is Dr. Kamra's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kamra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124045927.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kamra?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kamra

    What is Dr. Komal Kamra's specialty?

    Dr. Kamra is an Anesthesiologist near Palo Alto, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Komal Kamra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kamra is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Dr. Komal Kamra accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Komal Kamra is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Komal Kamra offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kamra's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Komal Kamra?

    Please contact Dr. Kamra's office at (650) 497-8000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kamra's office located?

    Dr. Kamra's office is located in Palo Alto, CA.