Overland Park, KS – Dr. Satish Ponnuru, a board-certified plastic surgeon, offers a diverse range of surgical services across multiple locations in Kansas, and Missouri. As of , Dr. Ponnuru is accepting new patients and offers video visits, according to information available from Kansas Health System and WebMD.
Extensive Surgical Expertise
Dr. Ponnuru’s practice encompasses both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, with a particularly broad background in reconstructive procedures. His experience includes reconstruction following Mohs surgery, pelvic and gynecologic reconstruction, head and neck soft tissue reconstruction, and both autologous tissue and implant-based breast reconstruction. He also performs chest wall and abdominal wall reconstruction, as well as lower extremity limb salvage and wound care.
His earlier work at St. Luke’s health system focused heavily on reconstructive plastic surgery, hand trauma, and maxillofacial trauma. He routinely integrated a diverse surgical schedule, often performing several breast reconstruction cases, a wound case (typically lower extremity or pressure sore flap), and Mohs closures in a single day. During his time at St. Luke’s, he also took monthly call for hand trauma and maxillofacial trauma.
Expanding Practice and Academic Role
Since joining the department of plastic surgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Dr. Ponnuru has continued his broad-based reconstructive practice while expanding into elective hand surgery, cosmetic procedures, and burn care. His practice at KU grew rapidly, leading him to transition away from St. Luke’s.
Dr. Ponnuru’s commitment to comprehensive care extends to specialized areas. Over the past 12 years, he has developed expertise in treating lower extremity venous disease and established a gender reassignment program. He also routinely participated in call rotations for hand trauma, face trauma, and burn cases while at KU.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Ponnuru earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in . He completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita in , followed by a residency in plastic surgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center in .
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington University, earned in , and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Leadership and Business from Rockhurst University. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, having received his certification in .
Practice Locations and Contact Information
Dr. Ponnuru practices at multiple locations, including:
- Corporate Medical Plaza, Building 2, 10777 Nall Avenue, Suite 210, Overland Park, KS 66211 (Phone: 913-588-1227)
- Medical Pavilion, 2000 Olathe Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160 (Phone: 913-588-1227)
- Quivira Medical Pavilion A, 12000 West 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66062 (Phone: 913-588-1227)
- The University of Kansas Hospital, 4000 Cambridge Street, Kansas City, KS 66160 (Phone: 913-588-1227)
- Kansas University Plastic Surgery, 10777 Nall Ave Ste 210, Overland Park, KS, 66211 (Phone: 913-588-7600)
Dr. Ponnuru is a Clinical Associate Professor of Plastic, Burn and Wound Surgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Insurance and Patient Care
Dr. Ponnuru currently accepts 15 insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Patients are advised to contact the practice directly to confirm their specific health plan is accepted. He treats patients across a wide age range, from children to adults over 65, and is proficient in both English and Spanish.
