Dr. Camela Pokhrel, MD
Hand Surgeon
5170 E Glenn St, Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85712
At a glance
Accepts 27 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 15+ years of experience
Graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Doctor of Medicine
Works at RAO Plastic & Hand Surgery
Affiliated with Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital
and Carondelet St Mary’s Hospital
Camela Pokhrel does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time
In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Popular visit reasons
Arthritis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hand Injury
Hand Problems
Hand Surgery Consultation
Hand Surgery Follow Up
Wrist Pain
Wrist Problems
Arthritis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hand Injury
Hand Problems
More about Dr. Camela Pokhrel, MD
Dr. Camela Pokhrel is a fellowship-trained hand surgeon who moved to Tucson, AZ to join her brother, Arun Rao, M.D., at Rao Plastic & Hand Surgery. She provides compassionate, top-level care for patients at both our Glenn Street and St. Mary's Road offices.
Dr. Pokhrel is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American College of Surgeons, Kleinert Society, and Association of Women Surgeons. She has privileges at St. Mary's Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, Tucson Medical Center, and Surgery Center Tucson.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Loyola University Chicago, Doctor of Medicine
University of Illinois, Chicago, Metropolitan Group Hospitals, Residency in General Surgery
Northwestern University (Bachelor's)
University of Louisville, Christine M. Kleinert Institute, Fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery
Practice
RAO Plastic & Hand Surgery
Affiliation
Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital
Carondelet St Mary’s Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Surgery
Surgery of the Hand (Surgery)
Professional memberships
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American College of Surgeons
Association of Women Surgeons
Warren H. Cole Society
Kleinert Society
Awards and publications
William A. Tito, MD F.A.C.S Award for Highest Senior Absite
Saber AA, Rao, CA, Elgamal MH. Simplified Laparoscopic Parastomal Hernia Repair: The Scroll Technique. American Journal of Surgery 2008 Sep; 196(3):e16-8.
Background
Languages spoken
English
Nepali
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1609028331
Camela Pokhrel does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time
Which hospital is Dr. Camela Pokhrel affiliated with?
Dr. Camela Pokhrel is affiliated with Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital and Carondelet St Mary’s Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Camela Pokhrel work with?
Dr. Camela Pokhrel works with RAO Plastic & Hand Surgery.
Where is Dr. Camela Pokhrel's office located?
Dr. Camela Pokhrel's office is located at 5170 E Glenn St, Tucson, AZ 85712.
Which board certifications does Dr. Camela Pokhrel have?
Dr. Camela Pokhrel is certified by American Board of Surgery and Surgery of the Hand (Surgery).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Camela Pokhrel?
Dr. Camela Pokhrel frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand Problems, Hand Surgery Consultation, and Wrist Pain. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Camela Pokhrel on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Camela Pokhrel speak?
Dr. Camela Pokhrel speaks English and Nepali.