Accepting New Patients
UnityPoint Provider
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Hospital Affiliations:
- St. Luke's Hospital
- Gender: Female
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Languages Spoken:
- Hindi
- Telugu
- English
About Ramya Maturu, MD
Medical Education
- Kakatiya Medical College, Telangana, India: MD
- Cedar Rapids Medical Education Foundation, Cedar Rapids (Affiliate of University of Iowa)
- Hyderabad, India
Residency
Undergraduate Education
Board Certifications
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Family Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine
- Family Medicine
Biography
Why did you become a physician/provider? The ability to improve the health conditions of patients and make a positive impact on their lives gives me a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment to my work and life.
As a provider, what is your medical philosophy? I believe the most important aspects of a medical professional are to be a good listener and not make patients feel rushed.
What type of care/clinical interests are you most passionate about? Care of geriatric patients, as well as acute and chronic health conditions.
Why did you choose your specialty? I enjoy seeing a wide spectrum of disease conditions everyday.
What qualities best describe the care you provide your patients? I listen patiently, am sensitive to patients' needs, and always have their best interest in mind.
Being a healthcare provider, what drives/motivates you each day? I am intrigued to meet different kinds of patients daily.
Personal Interests: Spending time with family and friends, yoga, Indian classical music and cooking
Clinical Interests: Management of chronic health conditions such as diabetes and hypertension; preventive medicine