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Vijay Dev Lakkappa, MD

Specialties

Hospital Medicine
Internal Medicine

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

Vijay Dev Lakkappa, MD

Hospitalist with Wellstar since 2012.

Specialties

Hospital Medicine
Internal Medicine

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

Hospitalist with Wellstar since 2012

Office Locations

Expertise

About Vijay Dev Lakkappa, MD

Dr. Lakkappa earned his medical degree from Bangalore Medical College in India. He completed his internship and residency at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County in Chicago.

Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Lakkappa also is certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates.

Specialties

  • Hospital Medicine
  • Internal Medicine

Education & Training

  • Bangalore Medical College

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar Cobb Hospital
  • Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
  • Wellstar Douglas Hospital
  • Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
  • Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
  • Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.5

Based on 32 patient ratings

I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

I think Dr Lakkappa is great!

December 15, 2024

3

I very much appreciate the doctor. He was good, but he needs to slow down, listen a little bit better, and be more informative.

November 13, 2024

5

Yes, the provider answered all my questions, explained everything in thorough detail, and I'm very satisfied.

November 13, 2024

5

I am very happy with everyone that is helping me thank you

November 9, 2024

5

The team at this office was great ! Very professional and compassionate .

June 22, 2024

5

Donna ( medical assistant ) was very personable and provided information about every action she took. Answered all concerns . Dr Lakkappa was pleasant and took time to discuss my care and concerns. Had clear understanding of care plan before leaving the office .

March 2, 2024

5

Friendly Staff Accurate diagnosis Bedside manner was great All my questions were answered A good patient, doctor relationship was established and a plan for bettering my health concerns were put into place.

February 29, 2024

5

Everyone that I met there was kind and helpful. I feel the doctor listened to my concerns and provided me with appropriate options.

February 5, 2024

5

I think Dr Lakkappa is great!

December 15, 2024

5

Yes, the provider answered all my questions, explained everything in thorough detail, and I'm very satisfied.

November 13, 2024

5

I am very happy with everyone that is helping me thank you

November 9, 2024

5

The team at this office was great ! Very professional and compassionate .

June 22, 2024

5

Donna ( medical assistant ) was very personable and provided information about every action she took. Answered all concerns . Dr Lakkappa was pleasant and took time to discuss my care and concerns. Had clear understanding of care plan before leaving the office .

March 2, 2024

5

Friendly Staff Accurate diagnosis Bedside manner was great All my questions were answered A good patient, doctor relationship was established and a plan for bettering my health concerns were put into place.

February 29, 2024

5

Everyone that I met there was kind and helpful. I feel the doctor listened to my concerns and provided me with appropriate options.

February 5, 2024

3

I very much appreciate the doctor. He was good, but he needs to slow down, listen a little bit better, and be more informative.

November 13, 2024

3

I very much appreciate the doctor. He was good, but he needs to slow down, listen a little bit better, and be more informative.

November 13, 2024

5

I think Dr Lakkappa is great!

December 15, 2024

5

Yes, the provider answered all my questions, explained everything in thorough detail, and I'm very satisfied.

November 13, 2024

5

I am very happy with everyone that is helping me thank you

November 9, 2024

5

The team at this office was great ! Very professional and compassionate .

June 22, 2024

5

Donna ( medical assistant ) was very personable and provided information about every action she took. Answered all concerns . Dr Lakkappa was pleasant and took time to discuss my care and concerns. Had clear understanding of care plan before leaving the office .

March 2, 2024

5

Friendly Staff Accurate diagnosis Bedside manner was great All my questions were answered A good patient, doctor relationship was established and a plan for bettering my health concerns were put into place.

February 29, 2024

5

Everyone that I met there was kind and helpful. I feel the doctor listened to my concerns and provided me with appropriate options.

February 5, 2024

5

I think Dr Lakkappa is great!

December 15, 2024

3

I very much appreciate the doctor. He was good, but he needs to slow down, listen a little bit better, and be more informative.

November 13, 2024

5

Yes, the provider answered all my questions, explained everything in thorough detail, and I'm very satisfied.

November 13, 2024

5

I am very happy with everyone that is helping me thank you

November 9, 2024

5

The team at this office was great ! Very professional and compassionate .

June 22, 2024

5

Donna ( medical assistant ) was very personable and provided information about every action she took. Answered all concerns . Dr Lakkappa was pleasant and took time to discuss my care and concerns. Had clear understanding of care plan before leaving the office .

March 2, 2024

5

Friendly Staff Accurate diagnosis Bedside manner was great All my questions were answered A good patient, doctor relationship was established and a plan for bettering my health concerns were put into place.

February 29, 2024

5

Everyone that I met there was kind and helpful. I feel the doctor listened to my concerns and provided me with appropriate options.

February 5, 2024

5

Everyone that I met there was kind and helpful. I feel the doctor listened to my concerns and provided me with appropriate options.

February 5, 2024

5

Friendly Staff Accurate diagnosis Bedside manner was great All my questions were answered A good patient, doctor relationship was established and a plan for bettering my health concerns were put into place.

February 29, 2024

5

Donna ( medical assistant ) was very personable and provided information about every action she took. Answered all concerns . Dr Lakkappa was pleasant and took time to discuss my care and concerns. Had clear understanding of care plan before leaving the office .

March 2, 2024

5

The team at this office was great ! Very professional and compassionate .

June 22, 2024

5

I am very happy with everyone that is helping me thank you

November 9, 2024

5

Yes, the provider answered all my questions, explained everything in thorough detail, and I'm very satisfied.

November 13, 2024

3

I very much appreciate the doctor. He was good, but he needs to slow down, listen a little bit better, and be more informative.

November 13, 2024

5

I think Dr Lakkappa is great!

December 15, 2024

Vijay Dev Lakkappa, MD
Hospitalist with Wellstar since 2012
Rating
4.5
Specialties
Hospital Medicine , Internal Medicine
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Bangalore Medical College
Residency
Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Spoken Languages
English, Hindi and Kannada
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/vijay-dev-lakkappa-md
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