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Padmaja V Sanaka, MD

Padmaja V Sanaka, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology
(219) 662-9424
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English, Telugu, Hindi

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Provider Ratings

4.7 out of 5 (71 ratings)

Locations

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Franciscan Physician Network Winfield Health Center

11161 Randolph Street
Crown Point, IL 46307

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Monday
7:30am - 7:00pm
Tuesday
7:30am - 7:00pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 7:00pm
Thursday
7:30am - 8:00pm
Friday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Franciscan Physician Network Winfield Health Center
219-662-9424 View Details
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Franciscan Health Crown Point

12750 Saint Francis Drive
Crown Point, IN 46307

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Sunday
Open 24 hours
Monday
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Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Franciscan Health Crown Point
219-738-2100 View Details

About Me

Education

Medical School:
Kurnool Medical College

Internship:
Loyola University Medical Center General Surgery Training

Internship:
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

Residency:
John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County Internal Medicine Residency

Board Certifications

American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • BCBS IL
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Franciscan PHO Northern Indiana, LLC.
  • Healthcare Finest Network
  • Humana
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • Medicaid IL
  • Medicaid IN
  • Medicare IN
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Preferred Network Access
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care Medicaid
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Provider Ratings

4.7 out of 5

(71 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

34 Reviews

02/10/2026

Dr Sanaka is caring and personable.

02/05/2026

Friendly, helpful & supportive

02/04/2026

Very nice. Very pleasant. Felt comfortable with her.

02/03/2026

Listened and explained procedures with follow-up if needed.

01/30/2026

She made me feel unheard & dismissed. She would talk over me & seemed focused on one conclusion. I would never recommend her. I only chose her because I read a review that stated the opposite.

01/29/2026

Thorough exam and explanations of what was being done

01/07/2026

She really took the time to explain things to me, and mostly listened to my concerns

01/03/2026

So far she listens

12/29/2025

She seems to be kind but rushed or overwhelmed from maybe too many patients

11/16/2025

She seems like she wanted to help me

10/24/2025

She was very friendly and was honest.

10/17/2025

I LOVED Dr. Sanaka's bedside manner! She listened to me and talked with me, not at me. Her calm demeanor and wise words made me feel like I was in dependable and capable hands. In fact, by the end of the visit, I asked her if she was accepting new patients because based on her quality of care, I definitely want her as part of my healthcare team.

10/16/2025

Dr. Sanaka is kind, patience, and knowledgeable.

10/14/2025

Great bedside manner, very knowledgeable and thorough

10/13/2025

She’s patient, professional and listens to my concerns

10/06/2025

She was very understanding and explained everything

10/01/2025

With this being a first time visit, I felt like I had been going here for years. I felt immediately welcomed and comfortable. Would definitely recommend coming here.

09/25/2025

She is explained procedure to me and was kind and understanding.She took time aske me questions.

09/05/2025

She explain me everything very good

09/03/2025

She is carring

08/09/2025

Dr Sanaka is a very caring doctor & really listens to how you feel. Very thorough & I got an appointment right away for my issue.

07/18/2025

Dr Sanaka was very friendly, knowledgeable, and listened to me without trying to impose her own opinion over mine.

07/08/2025

Dr. Sanaka was a pleasure to meet. Her staff was so friendly. I look forward to her being my OB in the future.

06/18/2025

She is thorough with her explanations. She is caring and friendly.

06/10/2025

Excellent bedside manner

05/28/2025

compassionate and understanding

05/26/2025

Very caring! Explains in detail.

05/21/2025

On time, professional and friendly

05/05/2025

Dr. Sanaka and her team are awesome 🤩! Make you very comfortable and explain everything in detail. So glad I have her and her team taking care of me!

04/23/2025

Friendly, caring, and listened to patient.

04/10/2025

Professional, patient and explained my issues clearly.

03/31/2025

Dr. Sanaka is very knowledgeable and cares about her patients. I Thank God for guiding me to go see her. I recommend Dr. Sanaka, you won't regret it.

03/14/2025

This was my first time visit. Dr. Sanaka was very nice and I'm so glad to have found her. I wish she had an office closer than Winfield.

03/05/2025

Dr Sanaka was very professional and also caring .
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