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Dr. Lakshmi Rao Polavarapu, MD

Dr. Lakshmi Rao Polavarapu, MD

Addiction Specialist
5210 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA
5.00
“The office is very efficient and everyone is so pleasant and courteous. Dr. P is the best. A wonderful listener and I feel so well worked after!”
LO
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

4.88
“The office is very efficient and everyone is so pleasant and courteous. Dr. P is the best. A wonderful listener and I feel so well worked after!”
LOLess than 1 month ago
“Easy checkin. The receptionist was understanding with my slight hearing problem and spoke louder to accomodate. Everyone was wonderful and to the point with my appointment ”
Jaydyn M.March 12, 2026

About Dr. Lakshmi Rao Polavarapu

Dr. Lakshmi Polavarapu, Lab Director at Sadler, focuses on family and addiction medicine. She is certified in medication-assisted treatment for opioid abuse and is a committee member with the Task Force on Opiate Prescribing with Partnership for Better Health. Outside of Sadler, Polavarapu is a clinical assistant professor of family and community medicine at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and trains medical students from both Penn State Hershey and UPMC Pinnacle. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences in India, then went on to receive board certification in family medicine by completing her residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Michigan. She has experience with outpatient clinics, in-patient hospital care and nursing home care. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and hiking.

In-network insurances

  • PA Health and Wellness
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Highmark Blue Shield

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
High cholesterol
Chronic high blood pressure
High cholesterol
Chronic high blood pressure

Office location

Sadler Health Center
5210 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
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Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Family Medicine

Education and training

  • Medical School - Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
  • Genesys Regional Medical Center, Residency in Family Medicine

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1386873339

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.88
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Total trust in provider. Very thorough with exam. Recommends all screenings that pertain.
Excellent
The office is very efficient and everyone is so pleasant and courteous. Dr. P is the best. A wonderful listener and I feel so well worked after!
My visit was excellent
Easy checkin. The receptionist was understanding with my slight hearing problem and spoke louder to accomodate. Everyone was wonderful and to the point with my appointment
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Where is Dr. Lakshmi Rao Polavarapu's office located?

Dr. Lakshmi Rao Polavarapu's office is located at 5210 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.

Which board certifications does Dr. Lakshmi Rao Polavarapu have?

Dr. Lakshmi Rao Polavarapu is certified by American Board of Family Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Lakshmi Rao Polavarapu?

Dr. Lakshmi Rao Polavarapu frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Annual Physical, Foot Consultation, Illness, and Pediatric Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Lakshmi Rao Polavarapu on their profile.

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How do patients rate Dr. Lakshmi Rao Polavarapu in reviews?

8 patients have reviewed Dr. Lakshmi Rao Polavarapu. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 4.88/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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