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(713) 486-6755

Dr. Santosh Uppu, MD

Pediatric Cardiology

Heart and Vascular Services

Dr. Santosh Uppu earned his medical degree at NTR University of Health Sciences in Vijayawada, India. He completed his internship at King George Hospital in Visakhapatnam, India, a residency at Albert Einstein Medical School in New York City and fellowships in pediatric cardiology at the University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock and Moun...

Dr. Santosh Uppu earned his medical degree at NTR University of Health Sciences in Vijayawada, India. He completed his internship at King George Hospital in Visakhapatnam, India, a residency at Albert Einstein Medical School in New York City and fellowships in pediatric cardiology at the University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock and Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City.

An associate professor of pediatrics at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Dr. Uppu started practicing in the United States in 2005. He is board certified in internal medicine, pediatrics, pediatric cardiology and adult congenital heart disease. He has advanced training in congenital cardiac imaging, including MRIs and fetal echocardiography. As a specialist in both adult congenital heart disease and pediatric cardiology, he treats patients of all ages. He also speaks Hindi and Telegu.

Dr. Uppu tailors treatment plans to each patient’s lifestyle and conditions. His commitment to patients is evidenced by making himself readily available by email or phone. He also works as a team with other medical professionals to ensure his patients have access to comprehensive and coordinated care.

In his leisure time, Dr. Uppu enjoys reading fiction and nonfiction books, listening to National Public Radio, spending time with his family and enjoying nature.

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Locations and Appointments

Call to make an appointment (713) 486-6755

Meet the Provider

Specialties
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Heart and Vascular Services
Medical Education

Andhra Medical College Andhra University 2001

Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu
Fellowship

Arkansas Children's Hospital 2012, Mount Sinai Medical Center - Pediatric Cardiology 2013

Affiliated Centers
  • Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
  • Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
Gender

Male

Internship & Residency

Albert Einstein Medical Center 2009

PCP Number

110000034096

Clinical Interests
  • Adult Congenital Heart Diseases
  • Advanced Echocardiography
  • Cardiac CTA
  • Adult Congenital Heart Diseases
  • Advanced Echocardiography
  • Cardiac CTA
  • Cardiac MRI
  • Congenital Cardiac Imaging
  • Fetal Echo
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Cities Served

Barker, Bellaire, Cypress, Fresno, Fulshear, Galena Park, Houston, Katy, Missouri City, Richmond, Stafford, Sugar Land, Thompsons

Zip Codes Served

77001, 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008, 77009, 77010, ...

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Insurance Accepted

  • AARP Medicare Complete
  • Aetna Most Benefit Plans
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • AHI Healthlink
  • Amerigroup Chip
  • Amerigroup Star
  • Amerigroup Star Plus
  • Amerivantage
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Beechstreet
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas
  • Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Cigna Most Benefit Plans
  • Cigna Healthspring
  • Cigna Healthspring Star Plus MMP
  • Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice Chip
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP
  • Community Health Choice Star
  • Coventry Health Care - PPO Network
  • Coventry Medicare Advantra
  • First Health - PPO Network
  • First Health - Worker's Comp
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Healthsmart
  • Humana (Most Benefit Plans excl Medicare)
  • Humana HMOx QHP Exchange
  • Independant Medical Systems
  • Medicaid Traditional
  • Medicare Traditional
  • Medicus International - PPO Network
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO
  • Memorial Hermann Solutions
  • Molina StarStar Plus
  • Multiplan
  • OccuNet PPO - PPO Network
  • Private Healthcare System
  • Reny Company Worker's Comp
  • Superior Foster Care Program
  • United Healthcare Most Benefit Plans
  • United Healthcare Chip
  • United Healthcare CHIP Perinate
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare Medicare Complete
  • United Healthcare Star
  • United Healthcare TXMMP
  • US Family Health Plan
  • USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network
  • Wellcare
  • WELLCARE TEXAN PLUS
  • WorkLink Worker's Comp

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