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Dr. Sujatha Gerineni, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Bariatric Medicine

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), spinal cord injury, and more.

1418 Walkers Way
San Antonio, TX 78216

(210) 245-7933

Dr. Sujatha Gerineni, MD is an internist in San Antonio, TX specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and bariatric medicine. Dr. Sujatha Gerineni, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health System, Baptist Hospital and ADVANCED INTERNAL MEDICINE PRACTICE PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

1418 Walkers Way
San Antonio, TX 78216

Address:

14327 Blanco Road
San Antonio, TX 78216

Some issues Dr. Sujatha Gerineni, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

hospital care	847
inpatient care	794
outpatient care	53

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	0
Hispanic	86
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	84
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	54
Dementia	36
Cancer	14

hospital care	700
inpatient care	613
outpatient care	87

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	0
Hispanic	65
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	74
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	55
Dementia	34
Cancer	17

hospital care	951
inpatient care	895
outpatient care	56

**Gender**
Male	406
Female	438

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	0
Hispanic	210
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	144
Less than 65	170

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	55
Dementia	30
Cancer	15

doctor visit	30
hospital care	83
inpatient care	84

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	11
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	52
Dementia	30
Cancer	0

hospital care	863
inpatient care	809
outpatient care	54

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	0
Hispanic	91
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	66
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	49
Dementia	28
Cancer	14

hospital care	941
inpatient care	877
outpatient care	64

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	0
Hispanic	92
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	89
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	47
Dementia	35
Cancer	17

hospital care	706
inpatient care	638
outpatient care	68

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	0
Hispanic	78
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	100
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	44
Dementia	31
Cancer	13

cardiac procedures	13
doctor visit	206
hospital care	465
inpatient care	412
outpatient care	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	10

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	20
Hispanic	76
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	80
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	45
Dementia	31
Cancer	15

cardiac procedures	79
chronic care	54
doctor visit	809
hospital care	40
inpatient care	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	218
vascular procedures	247

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sujatha Gerineni, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sujatha Gerineni, MD treated as an internist in San Antonio, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

cardiac procedures	46
chronic care	54
doctor visit	350
hospital care	622
inpatient care	573
outpatient care	62
ultrasound (sonogram)	115
vascular procedures	247

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sujatha Gerineni, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	223
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	72
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	99
85 and over	63
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	112

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sujatha Gerineni, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sujatha Gerineni, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	10
Dementia	25

Education & Training

She completed residency at West Suburban Medical Center. She has a state license in Texas.

Residency: West Suburban Medical Center

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sujatha Gerineni, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health System

Baptist Hospital

ADVANCED INTERNAL MEDICINE PRACTICE PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sujatha Gerineni, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sujatha Gerineni, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Antonio, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2021-10-21

Dr. G took her time, we never felt rushed, and had great bedside manner. Her staff was nice from the moment we called the office to our visit in person.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sujatha Gerineni, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$676 VenaSeal $567	VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM $20	$89
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$447 FARXIGA $280	BREZTRI $135	SEROQUEL XR $18	BRILINTA $14
Novo Nordisk Inc	$314 Ozempic $175	RYBELSUS $101	Wegovy $38
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$247 XARELTO $247
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.	$223 $223
Other	$1,550 ELIQUIS $200	AUSTEDO $191	EMGALITY $125	BEVYXXA $114	DALVANCE $82	Other $838

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,965
Travel and Lodging	$491

Biography

Dr. Sujatha Gerineni sees patients in San Antonio, TX. Her medical specialties are spinal cord injury medicine and bariatric medicine. Her areas of expertise include the following: cerebrovascular disease, arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), and hypertension (high blood pressure). Dr. Gerineni is professionally affiliated with Baptist Health System.

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