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Nikalesh (Ippagunta) Reddy, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Punta Gorda, FL

Nikalesh(Ippagunta)ReddyMD

Thoracic Surgery Punta Gorda, FL

Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology

Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery

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  • Office

    713 E Marion Ave
    Ste 121
    Punta Gorda, FL 33950
    Phone+1 203-434-1533
    Fax+1 941-625-1792

Summary

  • Board certified general surgeon and fellowship trained thoracic surgeon performing minimally invasive surgeries and cancer related surgeries

Education & Training

  • SUNY at Buffalo Graduate Medical-Dental Education Consortium
    SUNY at Buffalo Graduate Medical-Dental Education ConsortiumFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2020 - 2021
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/West
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/WestResidency, Surgery, 2007 - 2011
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Beth Israel)
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Beth Israel)Residency, Surgery, 2006 - 2007
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Transplant Hepatology, 2002 - 2005
  • Kilpauk Medical College
    Kilpauk Medical CollegeMS, General Surgery, 1999 - 2002
  • Madras Medical College
    Madras Medical CollegeClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2011 - 2023
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2011 - 2012
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Surgeons List American Health Council, 2014
  • Americas Top Surgeons 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification MEDENT EMR/EHR, Community Computer Service, Inc., 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Dietary flaxseed protects against lung ischemia reperfusion injury via inhibition of apoptosis and inflammation in a murine model  
    Razi SS, Latif MJ, Afthinos JN, Ippagunta N, Schwartz G, SagaovichD, Belsley SJ, Connery CP, Jour G, Christofidou-solomidou M, Bhora FY, J Surg Research, 1/1/2011
  • RAGE signaling significantly impact tumorigenesis and hepatic tumor growth in murine models of colorectal carcinoma.  
    Nikalesh Ippagunta, J Gastrointest Surg, 11/14/2010
  • Blockade of the receptor for advanced glycation end products attenuates acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in mice  
    Ekong U, Zeng S, Dun H, Feirt N,Guo J, Ippagunta N, Guarrera JV, Lu Y,Weinberg A, Qu W, Ramasamy R, Schmidt AM, Emond JC, J Gastroenterology Hepatology, 1/1/2006
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Benefits of Robotic Dissection and Suturing versus Laparoscopy on Operations of the Diaphragm and the Diaphragmatic Hiatus
    Nikalesh Ippagunta, MD, Jawad Latif, MD, Faiz Y. Bhora, MD, Scott J. Belsley, MD, MIRA, Quebec City, CA, 1/1/2009
  • Feasibility of diagnostic using a flexible endoscope under low pressure pneumoperitoneum
    Nikalesh Ippagunta MD, K McGill, Latif MJ, Rizas KD, Teixeira J, SAGES, Phoenix, Arizona, 1/1/2009
  • Laparo-Endoscopic single site surgical repair of ventral abdominal hernia
    J Latif MD, Nikalesh Ippagunta MD, G Todd, JJ McGinty MD, SAGES, Phoenix, Arizona, 1/1/2009
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Lectures

  • The effect of RAGE signaling on colorectal liver metastases 
    San Diego - 1/1/2006
  • The role of RAGE signaling in colorectal liver metastases 
    Columbia University - 1/1/2005
  • The role of Egr-1 on total ischemia and reperfusion injury to the liver 
    Columbia University - 1/1/2004
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Other

  • Single insicion laparoendoscopic gastric bypass techniques 
    KMcGill MD, Nikalesh Ippagunta MD, J Teixeira MD, NOSCAR Movie
    1/1/2009
  • Effects of Calcium Alginate dressing on Diabetic Wound Healing 
    Reddy N, Masters of Surgery Dissertation
    1/1/2002
  • Intrinsic muscles of the hand 
    Reddy N, Association of Indian anatomists Dissertation
    1/1/1992

Press Mentions

  • New Technology Hopes to Improve Lung Cancer Detection, Treatment in Charlotte County
    New Technology Hopes to Improve Lung Cancer Detection, Treatment in Charlotte CountySeptember 19th, 2022

Committees

  • Vice President of Medical Staff, Medical Executive Committee 2016 - 2020
  • Member, Anesthesia Review Committee 2016 - 2017
  • Chair of MSQC, Quality Committee 2015 - 2020

Research History

  • Research FellowRobotic and Thoracic surgery Research Fellow at St Luke's Roosevelt Medical Center2008 - 2009
  • Research FellowResearch Fellow in Liver Transplantation division at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons2002 - 2005

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Telugu, Tamil, French