Dr. Veena Katikineni, MD

Rheumatology*FemaleAge 34

Rheumatology*

Dr. Veena Katikineni, MD is a rheumatologist in Victorville, CA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC St. Margaret and UPMC Passavant-McCandless. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

Dr. Veena Katikineni, MD

Practice

12677 Hesperia Rd Ste 140 Victorville, CA 92395
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Katikineni specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Katikineni's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Katikineni

3.6

5 ratings, 5 with a written review
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Enough – Aug 28, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Donna paull – Jul 19, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jun 18, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Daniel Lajeunesse – Jan 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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NELLIE MEJIA – Oct 25, 2023
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About Me

biography

Dr. Veena Katikineni, MD is a rheumatologist in Victorville, CA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC St. Margaret and UPMC Passavant-McCandless. She is accepting telehealth appointments.
  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Maryland School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
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Locations

Practice

Desert Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic Institute12677 Hesperia Rd Ste 140 Victorville, CA 92395
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC St. Margaret

    815 Freeport Rd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15215
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    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

    Outstanding 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

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UPMC Passavant-McCandless

    9100 Babcock Blvd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15237
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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 awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Bear Valley Community Hospital

    41870 Garstin Dr
    Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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