- Dr. Puja Chitkara, MD
Dr. Puja Chitkara, MD
Overview
Dr. Puja Chitkara, MD works in Poway, California is a specialist in Rheumatology and graduated Dibrugarth University Assam Med College in 1997. Dr. Chitkara is affiliated with Alvarado Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital and practicing for 26 years
Specialties
- Rheumatology
Conditions
• Aspergillus Spp Fungus Allergy• Aureobasidium (Pullularia) Fungus Allergy
• Complex Tooth Extraction
• Dental Cleaning
• Deviated Septum
• Dog Allergy
• Dust Mite Allergy
• Fibromyalgia
• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Chocolate
• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Citric Acid Intolerance
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• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Food Additives
• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Sulphite
• Food Additive Allergy
• Food Additive Allergy - Amaranth
• Food Additive Allergy - Annatto
• Food Allergy - Carp
• Food Allergy - Castor Bean
• Hemofiltration
• Herniated Disc Procedure
• Hyperglycemia
• Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis
• Hypothermia
• Infertility Surgery
• Lumbar Epidural Nerve Block
• Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
• Mood Changes
• Myelodysplastic Syndrome Associated With Isolated Del(5q) Chromosome Abnormality
• Neurological Injuries
• Open Wound
• Pneumatic Dilations (PD)
• Prolapse Treatment
• Radiation Proctitis
• Sinus Polyp
• Stress Test
• Syncopal Tachyarrhythmia
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Procedures
• Ankylosing Spondylitis• Arthritis
• Bursitis
• Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Chronic Neck Pain
• De Quervain's Disease
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Dermatomyositis
• Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
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• Fibromyalgia
• Hammer Toe
• Joint Drainage
• Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
• Low Back Pain
• Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
• Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
• Osteoarthritis of Hands
• Osteoarthritis of Hip
• Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
• Osteoarthritis of Knee
• Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
• Osteoarthritis of Spine
• Osteopenia
• Osteoporosis
• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
• Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
• Polymyositis
• Raynaud's Disease
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Scleroderma
• Sjögren's Syndrome
• Spondylitis
• Steroid Injection
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
• Systemic Sclerosis
• Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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Years Since Graduation
- 26
State License
- California
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated: 1997
Awards
Dr. Chitkara Reviews
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I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- CaliforniaCare HMO
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice Plus POS
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Health Net of California
- Humana
- Large Group HMO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Open Access
- Options PPO
- PacifiCare HMO
- PHCS Network PPO
- UnitedHealthCare
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Affiliated Hospitals
Alvarado Hospital
Alvarado Hospital is a hospital located in San Diego, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 12 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 2 of 15 procedures.
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is a hospital located in Chula Vista, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 13 of 13 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 9 of 13 procedures.
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center is a hospital located in Coronado, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 3 of 4 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 3 of 4 procedures.
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Sharp Grossmont Hospital is a hospital located in La Mesa, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 12 of 15 procedures.
Sharp Memorial Hospital
Sharp Memorial Hospital is a hospital located in San Diego, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 14 of 15 procedures.
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