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Dr. Chandra Sekhar Chilappa, MD
Rheumatology* Age 61
Dr. Chandra Sekhar Chilappa, MD
3.9 (7 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

 
Dr. Chandra Sekhar Chilappa, MD
3.9 (7 Ratings)

Dr. Chandra Sekhar Chilappa, MD

Rheumatology* Age 61
Kansas City, MO
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

 

Clinical Overview

Dr. Chandra Sekhar Chilappa, MD works in Kansas City, MO as a Rheumatologist.
Dr. Chilappa is board certified in Internal Medicine and graduated from Vijayawada University of Health Sciences - Warangal, India. Dr. Chilappa completed a residency at New York Medical College - Sound Shore Medical Center - Bronx, New York. Dr. Chilappa has worked on more claims relating to Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis, Arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), Chondrocalcinosis, Joint Pain and Bursitis than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Chilappa has received an average rating of 3.9 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Chilappa is affiliated with Lee's Summit Medical Center, Bothwell Regional Health Center and North Kansas City Hospital. Dr. Chilappa's office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Chilappa also speaks Hindi, Persian and Telugu. Dr. Chilappa is a Rheumatologist practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Chandra Sekhar Chilappa, MD is affiliated with Lee's Summit Medical Center, Bothwell Regional Health Center, and North Kansas City Hospital.

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Office Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2700 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 400, Kansas City, MO 64116
  2. 2 Office
    6420 Prospect Ave Ste T101, Kansas City, MO 64132
  3. 3 Office
    9411 N Oak Trfy Ste LL1, Kansas City, MO 64155

Patient Experience & Satisfaction

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3.9
Based on 7 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
Sep 14, 2026
Dr Chilappa was able to diagnose me when no one else could figure out what is going on with me. He's super friendly and knowledgeable.
— Sep 14, 2026
Sep 22, 2025
He listens well. He always helps when I'm in pain.
Susan Hall — Sep 22, 2025
Nov 21, 2024
I went to Dr.Chilappa for fibromyalgia management.He answered a phone call from his daughter 5 minutes in and told me she was applying to law school, how is that an emergency? I thought that was unprofessional. He came off as aggressive to me a few times and has unrealistic expectations, he told me I need to have absolutely no stress in my life and that’s impossible. He also does not seem to fully understand the amount of pain fibromyalgia causes and is unable to fully empathize. I do not feel like he’s right for me and will not be continuing care with him or recommend him to anyone.
Miranda Buchanan — Nov 21, 2024
Jul 26, 2024
He was very knowledgeable with my son's gout. He explained everything about it and sat and got all the information he could with my son's medical history. We recommend Dr. Chilappa and staff.
Curt. — Jul 26, 2024
Jun 21, 2024
Dr. Chilappa has abandonedmy mother as a patient and left her dependent on medication and will not refill her prescriptions. He moved offices without telling my mother. She couldn’t get a hold of him or his nurse and went to his office and he had MOVED and the nurse said she didn’t know where. My mom then proceeded to go to her PCP and her PCP referred her to a new rheumatologist office. My mother called and made the appointment and believe it or not it’s the office where Dr.Chilappa moved to. Well for two months now they will not schedule my mother an appointment because he’s not accepting her insurance at this time. But he accepted it before. They keep telling her next month. Well what about the several prescriptions she needs refilled? What is she supposed to do? Without these medications she will not be able to function doing basic daily activities. This is unbelievable. No one will help her. He abandoned her and it’s extremely unprofessional and upsetting. I do not recommend him
Nina Trujillo — Jun 21, 2024
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Medical Expertise & Background

Languages Spoken
Hindi
Persian
Telugu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Rheumatology
Specialties*
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Common Patient Questions

Dr. Chandra Sekhar Chilappa, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Chilappa accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Chilappa's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Chilappa accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, First Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City, UnitedHealthCare, Aetna, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Chilappa accepts here.

Dr. Chilappa frequently sees patients for Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis, Arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), Chondrocalcinosis, Joint Pain and Bursitis.

Yes, Dr. Chilappa speaks Hindi, Persian and Telugu. See Dr. Chilappa's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Chilappa has a star rating of 3.9/5 and has been reviewed 7 times.

Dr. Chilappa is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Education & Credentials
Medical Education
  • Vijayawada University of Health Sciences - Warangal, India
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
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Residency Hospital
  • New York Medical College - Sound Shore Medical Center - Bronx, New York
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • American College of Rheumatology|American College of Radiology
Fellowship Hospital
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