


Dr. Venkatrama Garlapati, MB BS
Dr. Venkatrama Garlapati, MB BS is a cardiologist in Merrillville, IN and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Osmania Medical College in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Catherine Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Practice
5800 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410Hospital Highlight
Dr. Garlapati is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center Hobart, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Garlapati specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
- Hospital Satisfaction

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Dr. Garlapati's Reviews
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Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Garlapati to family and friends is 5 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
"I have dedicated my professional life to understanding heart disease, its causes and how to treat it. My patients can count on me to take a personal interest in their treatments and their outcomes."Cardiology
Internal Medicine
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Columbus Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1980Cook Co Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1980Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1978Northport Va Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1976Osmania Medical College
Medical School, 1972
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsCoronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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