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Ajay Varanasi

Dr. Ajay Varanasi, MD

Internal MedicineEndocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

OVERVIEW

Dr. Varanasi graduated from the Osmania Medical College in 2001. He works in St. Petersburg, FL and 2 other locations and specializes in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.

PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Varanasi's Rating
69 Ratings with 9 Reviews
Patient Perspective
3.5 Explains conditions and treatments
4.5 Takes time to answer my questions
4.5 Provides follow-up as needed
Office Rating
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5775 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL, 33710
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3.0 Office cleanliness
3.0 Courteous staff
3.0 Scheduling flexibility
Tampa Bay Diabetes Thyroid And Endocrinology Center
5775 5th Ave N
St. Petersburg, FL, 33710
9 REVIEWS
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"DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER THIS DOCTOR. He has the WORST staff I have ever encountered. I was referred by my Urologist and called for weeks. Nobody EVER answers so I left messages. Finally, I received a call back from this whiny little bitch named "Travis" who supposedly handles new patient appointments. First, he will be sure to let you know just how put upon he is and how busy and short-staffed they are. I was supposed to feel lucky that he actually called me back in less than a month. Then he will ask for specific information from the referring physician, which I provided that same day, yet didn't receive a call back for ANOTHER week only to learn he wants to play a 3 shells game with the information he supposedly NEEDS before making an appointment. He still wouldn't schedule me, told me it would be at least another week, and that was it for me... I'm not wasting my time on a practice that doesn't want me as a new patient and refuses to pull the readily available info they need from ...
websites they have access to. "
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  • December 20, 2023
"I am very blessed to be under the care of Dr.Varansi , When I first became a patient, my A-1 C was over 14.0, as of today’s visit my A-1 C is 5.8. Along with him and his amazing team they have been extremely professional and dedicated to my treatment, with Jillian & Kesha in my corner along with the Dr , I am on the right road . Being a Severe heart patient it is very important that all my doctors be on the same page because of Dr Varnarsi , follow thur , he Had a concern about the Pulse in my leg, and referred me to my Cardioligist •• by doing this he literally saved my life , I am so grateful for this and because of this I strongly Recommend his team if you are serious about your diabetes and thyroid. With much appreciation and gratitude I take my hat off to all of you !! my family and I will always be in your debt . Liz Baker "
  • July 19, 2022
"Dr. Varanasi is involved and thorough. As a newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetic, I had many concerns and questions. He and his staff have helped with transitioning to a new lifestyle and have alleviated many of my worries. They are professional, friendly, responsive, and easy to discuss issues with. "
  • May 12, 2022
"I could not be happier being a patient at this office! The front staff is so incredibly nice and I was seen right at my appointment time! I was able to see both the PA Kylie and Dr. Varanasi- both are incredible! Kylie is so sweet and knowledgeable and really took her time to understand my diagnosis. They both took their time and answered all my questions in detail. I felt happy leaving the office knowing I had great providers on my case. If you have any endocrinology needs, this office is your place to go!!"
  • April 15, 2022
"Excellent & knowledgeable physician."
  • April 14, 2022
"From the doctor to the office staff, this place is a royal mess and I can't recommend this practice to anyone at all. Dr. Varanasi spent maybe all of 5 minutes with me and hit all the fatphobia high notes you'd expect from someone out of touch with actual science, and then the prescription he supposedly wrote me has been in limbo for over two weeks -- despite my numerous calls to his office staff and my mail order pharmacy -- but God help you if you happen to show any frustration in your voice when talking to his staff! Sure, I've had to make 8+ calls to Dr. Varanasi's office to straighten this out, and yes this probably all could have been avoided had the office staff actually listened to me and checked for a fax from my ACTUAL pharmacy instead of repeatedly sending my script to the wrong pharmacy... but you'd better handle their incompetence with a smile on your face or you're gonna get a talking to! My advice is to avoid at all costs. The only thing you'll get from this office is a ...
headache. "
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  • March 1, 2022
"Staff is short and rude. Dr is short and dismissive. Does not listen. Treats you like you're stupid"
  • January 19, 2022
"I have been seeing this Dr for awhile and he has literally helped save my life : he prescribed the insulin pump and I am happy to say,when I started with him my A1C was 10.3. Now it is 6.4 He has a remarkable team , the staff have always been available to help me. I would highly recommend this Dr and his staff !,"
  • September 11, 2020
"I had the misfortune of seeing this doctor for my extremely brittle type 1 diabetes and getting a prescription for my test strips which needs approval from Medicare. An easy operation but unfortunately the office staff were not able to do this. I was treated with disrespect and rudeness, not being allowed to speak and inform them of the requirements. Their attitude is extremely arrogant and abrasive. I was notified that I was being discharged as they did not want to deal with me and my complicated request. DO NOT GO HERE, this has been my worst experience in the 42 years I have had diabetes. "
  • January 31, 2020

LOCATIONS

Tampa Bay Diabetes Thyroid And Endocrinology Center
5775 5th Ave N
St. Petersburg, FL, 33710
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
1501 Pasadena Ave S
St. Petersburg, FL, 33707
6500 38th Ave N
St. Petersburg, FL, 33710
508 S Habana Ave Ste 335
Tampa, FL, 33609
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
Osmania Medical College
Graduated 2001

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (63)

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  • Coventry FL Employer Group PPO
  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • CIGNA PPO
  • First Health PPO
  • Humana HMO Select
  • Humana HMO
  • Florida Blue BlueCare HMO
  • Aetna HMO
  • Neighborhood Health Partnership Commercial
  • AvMed Engage
  • Humana National POS
  • CIGNA LocalPlus
  • Florida Blue BlueOptions
  • Humana Tampa Bay HUMx HMOx
  • Humana Choice POS
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
  • Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • AvMed Empower
  • Florida Blue BlueSelect
  • UHC Options PPO
  • CIGNA Open Access Plus
  • Avmed Choice
  • CIGNA HMO
  • BCBS Florida myBlue
  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • Humana HMO Premier
  • UHC Choice Plus POS
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • Coventry FL Employer Group HMO Open Access
  • Humana Preferred PPO
  • Multiplan PPO
  • PHCS PPO
  • Molina Mrktplace FL
  • Aexcel PPO
  • BCBS FL Blue Choice
  • Bright Health Orlando
  • Florida Blue SimplyBlue
  • MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
  • Oscar Insurance FL
  • Tampa AdventHealth and HCA
  • UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
  • UHC Nexus Open Access
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
  • Aetna Innovation Health Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
  • AvMed Choice POS - Large Group
  • AvMed Empower - Small Employer Groups (1-50)
  • BCBS FL Blue BlueCare HMO
  • BCBS FL Blue BlueOptions
  • BCBS FL Blue BlueSelect
  • BCBS FL Blue SimplyBlue
  • BCBS FL myBlue
  • BCBS FL Preferred Patient Care PPO
  • BCBSA Blue Card High Performance Network
  • Bright Health Plan Individual & Family
  • Humana / ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Humana/ChoiceCare+ Network PPO
  • Medica Choice With UHC
  • Molina Marketplace FL
  • Oscar EPO FL
  • UHC Navigate HMO
  • Ambetter Value
  • AvMed Health Individual Market Place Entrust Plans
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