Dr. Deepthi Sankepalli, MD - Shreveport, LA - Pediatric Gastroenterology

Dr. Deepthi Sankepalli, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Shreveport, LA 71118
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Deepthi Sankepalli, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist. She provides help for children from birth to 18 years of age who have issues ranging from feeding, reflux, constipation and abdominal pain, to IBD, celiac disease, and liver and pancreas problems. In addition to general GI needs, Dr. Sankepalli has a special interest in nutrition and IBD. Her care philosophy is to listen to the child and parents so she can understand what all is needed to help the child.  Originally from India, Dr. Sankepalli studied biological sciences, chemistry and physics before receiving her medical degree from NTR University of Health Sciences in 2010. Her love of children landed Dr. Sankepalli at State University of New York Health Sciences Center for a pediatric internship and residency. Dr. Sankepalli then completed specialty training with a pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio.    She is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric
gastroenterology by the American Board of Pediatrics.   Married and the mother of a two-year-old son, Dr. Sankepalli loves to travel and spend time with family and friends.  
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Quick Facts

  • 14 years of experience
  • 30 insurances accepted
  • speaks English
  • UH Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 location

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Location

WK Center for Pediatric Gastroenterology

2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, LA 71118

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Deepthi Sankepalli

  • AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Advantra Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Medicare Dual Preferred
  • Aetna Medicare Freedom PPO
  • Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO Preferred Care
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO Louisiana
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield OGB
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care (Aetna)
  • First Health
  • GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)
  • Gilsbar
  • Health Plus of Louisiana
  • Healthy Blue
  • Humana
  • Humana Choice PPO
  • Humana Gold Plus SNP Dual Eligible
  • IMA of Louisiana
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • Louisiana Medicaid
  • Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (Aetna)
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Medicare Traditional Part B

Specialties

Dr. Deepthi Sankepalli has the following specialty

Education

UH Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital

Graduated in 2019

State University of New York HSC

Graduated in 2014

NTR University of Health Sciences

Graduated in 2010

State University of New York HSC

Graduated in 2016

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