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Swarupa Chilakapati, MD

Swarupa Chilakapati, MD

Internal Medicine, Primary Care

Provider Ratings

4.7 out of 5 (112 ratings)

Primary Contact

319-272-5000
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About

Swarupa Chilakapati, MD is an internal medicine physician practicing at MercyOne Waterloo Family Medicine. Dr. Chilakapati is a board-certified geriatrician and has completed fellowships at Montefiore Medical Center- Bronx, New York for geriatrics and at Penn State Medical Center for addiction medicine.

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Internal Medicine
  • Primary Care

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

MercyOne Waterloo Family Medicine

2710 St. Francis Drive
Suite 210
Waterloo, IA 50702

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
MercyOne Waterloo Family Medicine
319-272-5000 View Details

Education & Certifications

Education

Medical School:
NRI Medical College, India, MD

Residency:
University of Alabama Birmingham-Montgomery, Internal Medicine Program

Fellowship:
Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, Geriatrics

Fellowship:
Penn State Medical Center - Hershey, Pennsylvania, Addiction Medicine

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.7 out of 5

(112 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.

37 Reviews

03/17/2026

Got into a appointment right away

03/03/2026

Dr C was recommended to us by our previous PCP who pre-retired. We are very happy with Dr C. She is very caring, professional and thorough.

03/02/2026

Super nice and excellent communication skills. Very good doctor!

02/27/2026

She is amazing

02/17/2026

She listens, seeks confirmation and probes.

02/12/2026

I am completely satisfied and happy to have her as my primary Physician.

02/11/2026

A very caring person

02/05/2026

I am BEYOND GRATEFUL to have a GP as knowledgeable skilled & connected to great specialists. She takes my health seriously & understands aging female challenges! Dr C is extraordinary!

01/21/2026

SHE WAS VERY CLEAR AND CONCISE REGARDING MY DIAGNOSIS.

01/21/2026

She is absolutely a wonderful person and Dr. she recognizes both my wife and I outside of the office and that means so much to us

01/20/2026

This was the first time I met Dr. Swarupa and she was very kind and concerned for me. She always made sure I understood what she was doing and why she was doing it.

01/14/2026

She was very personal and had read my previous history with diverticulitis and did not waste time in ordering tests immediately. Her bedside manner was very pleasant.

01/12/2026

Dr. Chilakapati has a calming affect on whatever health concerns she has for me. She is able to relay the personal care that needs to be taken with the patient by not only being informative but encouraging.

01/07/2026

After her in room consult she never came back in with any recommendations. We didn't knowif our visit was over or not . No prescriptions. No advise, no nothing.

01/05/2026

Amazing dr. So thoughtful and thorough. Listens to your thoughts and opinions. Great bedside manners.

01/05/2026

I have never had a primary doctor that is so thorough, so compassionate, professional & caring. She listens to me, gives me feedback & explains in terms that I can understand.

01/02/2026

She listen to me good with my problem. She help get medicine my Covid 19.

12/30/2025

Great

12/23/2025

Dr C is excellent…Takes her time to make sure I understand my meds and my health

12/23/2025

She is very kind, thorough, and personable

12/18/2025

She is caring and very knowledgeable she is easy to talk to and takes her time with trying to provide the best care to everyone. She is personable and treats you as an important individual.

12/18/2025

She has been very attentive and caring. I believe she is highly competent.

12/03/2025

She was very nice,and she answered all my questions

12/01/2025

Very thankful to have seen a doctor who tuned in to my concerns.

12/01/2025

A wonderful provider, great person, and great dr. The best. And I’m serious.

09/15/2025

Needs to take the time to explain why tests are being ordered and why/why not meds being ordered.

09/09/2025

I have found the best doctor!

09/05/2025

Love the way she treated me. Best I’ve ever experienced.

08/19/2025

I had a trouble understanding her a few times. But asked her to repeat what she said. She was very good about repeating and took her time re-asking.

08/14/2025

She is calm, reassuring and pleasant. Asks about patient’s feelings regarding treatment plans., needs and understanding. Great care!

08/14/2025

Very nice straight to point no beating around the bush wish I respect and appreciate.

07/30/2025

I just wished she would have said is there anything else that you have? I did have another thing to discuss with her, but she left the room quickly because she thought we were done. I tried to tell her nurse, but she was very new and didn't have a clue. But its the first time that this has happened.

07/29/2025

She good

07/02/2025

Was very pleased with Dr. C my first visit.

07/01/2025

Love Dr. Craig and don't want to switch, but want to be seen by Dr. C when she is not available because I felt so comfortable with Dr. C and she was so thorough and took the time needed to give me great care and so did her nurse!!!!

05/15/2025

Everyone was great.

05/13/2025

I was very pleased
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