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Dr. Venkata Bodavula, MD

Dr. Venkata Bodavula, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Venkata Bodavula, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Bridgeton, MO and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Gandhi Medical College / Osmania University in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Mercy Hospital Lincoln. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (44 reviews)

Practice

3394 McKelvey Rd Ste 115 Bridgeton, MO 63044

Make an Appointment

(636) 373-9882

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Bodavula is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Saint Peters, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Bodavula specializes in the areas of General Surgery & Hand Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Bodavula's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bodavula

4.2

44 ratings, 31 with a written review
5 Star
77%
77%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
18%
18%

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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sandra Perry – Jan 18, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 16, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 03, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Highly Recommend !! – Oct 28, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mike Bauer – Jan 26, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Denise Jackson – Jan 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
Helpful
Alma – Jan 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 18, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kelly Morgan – Mar 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Denise Visintine – Apr 25, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nancy M – Jul 08, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
R. Hunter in Troy, MO – Jan 25, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Runfaraway – Nov 03, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Matt Hardy in Ballwin, MP – Mar 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
OFALLON – Feb 28, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Hand surgery is all about restoring form and function and getting back patient to their full capacity so that they can enjoy their life and activities. We have office hours daily so that we can take care of emergencies.

biography

Dr Ven Bodavula is a Board certified Hand Surgeon with extensive experience in dealing with every aspect of hand problems.

He believes in the importance of role of Hand Surgeons in early care and proper management of hand and wrist...read more

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Nymc

    Residency Hospital, 2010

  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2006

  • Nyu Center

    Internship Hospital, 2005

  • Curtis Natl Hand Center

    2004

  • Mt Sinai-nyu Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004

  • Sunnybrook Hsc

    2003

  • University Of Health Sciences / Kakatiya Medical College

    2002

  • Gandhi Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1998

  • Gandhi Medical College / Osmania University

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Hand Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Bimla Dhan LLC3394 McKelvey Rd Ste 115 Bridgeton, MO 63044
1

Practice

Boonslick Pediatrics5600 Mexico Rd Ste 21 Saint Peters, MO 63376
2
Agility Orthopaedics LLC555 N New Ballas Rd Ste 175 Saint Louis, MO 63141
3
Office1004 E Cherry St Ste 321 Troy, MO 63379
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy Hospital Lincoln

    1000 E Cherry St
    Troy, MO 63379

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital

    10 Hospital Dr
    Saint Peters, MO 63376
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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