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Dr. Umakanth Avula

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Peoria, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Avula, Trauma Surgeon in Peoria, IL?

    Dr. Umakanth Avula is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Peoria, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Avula completed his residency at Carle Foundation Hospital. Dr. Avula is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avula’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avula’s office at (217) 383-3240.

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

    • Fellowship: John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County

    • Residency: Carle Foundation Hospital

    • Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Avula speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Avula typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, conditions treated by Dr. Umakanth Avula may include:

    Please contact Dr. Avula's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Avula typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Umakanth Avula may include:

    Please contact Dr. Avula's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Avula accept my insurance?

    Dr. Avula accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 383-3240 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Avula accept in Peoria, IL?

    Dr. Avula in Peoria, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Illinois

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    Where is Dr. Avula's office located?

    Dr. Umakanth Avula's Primary Practice

    8600 State Route 91 Ste 130

    Peoria, IL 61615

    (217) 383-3240

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    Dr. Umakanth Avula's Practice 2

    555 W Court St Ste 214

    Irwin, IL 60901

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    Dr. Umakanth Avula's Practice 3

    611 W Park St

    Urbana, IL 61801

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    What hospitals are Dr. Avula affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Avula has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Of Cook County,Chicago, IL
    Osf Saint Katharine Medical Center,Dixon, IL

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

    Dr. Avula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124479167.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avula?

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

    What is Dr. Umakanth Avula's specialty?

    Dr. Avula is a Trauma Surgeon near Peoria, IL.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is Dr. Umakanth Avula affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Avula is affiliated with Osf Healthcare Saint Anthony Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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. Umakanth Avula accepting new patients in Peoria, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Umakanth Avula is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Umakanth Avula offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Avula's office at (217) 383-3240 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Umakanth Avula?

    Please contact Dr. Avula's office at (217) 383-3240 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Avula's office located?

    Dr. Avula's offices are located in Peoria, IL, Irwin, IL, and Urbana, IL.