Vijaya Surampudi, MD, MS
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Vijaya Surampudi, MD, MS

  • Clinical Nutrition
5.0
164 ratings
122 reviews
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Iris Cantor UCLA Women's Health Center |
100 Medical Plaza, Suite 290 Los Angeles, CA 90095
310-794-4212
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About

Dr. Surampudi is an associate professor of medicine at DGSOM and serves as a quality improvement officer for UCLA Health. She is the associate director of the UCLA Medical Weight Management Clinic and the co-creator of newly developed Adult Nutrition Support Services for Enteral, TPN Management, and Nutrition Oncology clinics for UCLA. She is a Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and a Physician Nutrition Specialist.

Currently, Dr. Surampudi's primary areas of practice are treatment and prevention of obesity and obesity-associated diseases, nutrition support and nutrition oncology. 

Dr. Surampudi's clinical research interests are related to the management and treatment of obesity, and quality improvement projects related to nutrition support and nutrition oncology. 

Additional Certifications

  • Board Certified "Physician Nutrition Specialist" - 2016

 

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013

Fellowship

Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism, Harbor - UCLA Medical Center, 2015

Residency

Internal Medicine, UC Irvine School of Medicine, 2013

Degrees

MD, Chicago Medical School, 2010
MS, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, 2006

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

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Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
164 total ratings | 122 reviews
5.0
Dr. Surampudi really listens to my questions and concerns. And she explains what things work and why. She also makes the appointment fun, if that can be said of a medical appointment. I can’t think of a better medical doctor and nutritionist for me.
5.0
He listen to my concerns and is very clear in what she wants to do in terms of health. Great Doctor
5.0
She was engaging and informative. Great session.
5.0
Dr. Surampudi is extremely knowledgeable in her field and she’s pleasant as well.
5.0
Dr Surampudi is a wonderful physician. She has helped me so much. Very good listener and always has good suggestions to help me with my weight. She is the reason for my success at weight loss
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