Vara Venkata Ponnada, MD

Why did you become a provider?
I have always had an interest in medicine since my childhood and admired doctors.
What qualities best describe the care you provide to your patients?
Thoroughness, honesty, friendly and compassionate.
Being a health care provider, what drives/motivates you each day?
Satisfying patients and being able to diagnose, treat or at least alleviate symptoms and suffering.
What is the most important message you would like to share with your patients? What would you like your patients to know about you?
Prevention is better than cure. I am always willing to listen and care.