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Baton Rouge General - Ascension
 

Baton Rouge General - Ascension

14105 Highway 73 - Prairieville, LA 70769

(225) 402-2600 View more info
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Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet
 

Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet

8585 Picardy Avenue - Baton Rouge, LA 70809

(225) 763-4000 View more info
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Baton Rouge General - Mid City
 

Baton Rouge General - Mid City

3600 Florida Boulevard - Baton Rouge, LA 70806

(225) 387-7000 View more info
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*ER wait times represent a 4 hour rolling average updated every 30 minutes. Door to discharge times represent a 12 hour rolling average updated every 30 minutes. ER wait times are defined as the time of patient arrival until the time the patient is seen by a medical professional. Door to discharge times are defined as the time of patient arrival until the time a patient is either discharged from the ER or admitted to the hospital. Actual wait times and length of ER visit may vary based on your condition and needed care.

Venkat Surakanti, MD

Venkat Surakanti, MD

Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
(225) 769-0933

BRG Select Provider

Locations

Baton Rouge Cardiology Center

5231 Brittany Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

(225) 769-0933

About Me

Education

Residency:
Saint Francis Hospital of Evanston

Medical School:
Osmania Medical College

Internship:
Osmania General Hospital, Victoria Jubilee Hospital, Kingston Public Hospital, Cornwall Regional Medical Center

Fellowship:
Saint Francis Hospital of Evanston

(225) 769-0933

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