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Swapna V. Chenna, MD

Swapna V. Chenna, MD

Internal Medicine , Family Medicine , Geriatrics

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Locations

Primary Care - Brier Creek

WakeMed Brier Creek Healthplex
8001 T.W. Alexander Drive, Suite 216
Raleigh , NC 27617

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Monday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 3:00pm
Primary Care - Brier Creek

About Me

Dr. Swapna Chenna is board certified in Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. As a family medicine doctor in Brier Creek, Dr. Chenna's clinical interests include geriatrics, women's health, preventive care and minor office procedures. She helps with the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol by empowering patients to actively participate in improving their lifestyle. She is multilingual, speaking various Indian languages such as Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and some Malyalam.

Dr. Chenna received her medical degree from the University of Mysore in India. During medical school and internship, she volunteered in many free medical camps organized by the Satya Sai Seva organization and went on to work as a House staff at Sri Satya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences for two years. After completing her residency in Family Medicine at the Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, a UCLA affiliate, in Pomona, CA, Dr. Chenna completed a fellowship in Geriatrics at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. As a senior resident, she took interest in educating the interns and medical students. Her fellowship training strengthened her interest in memory loss, fall prevention, rehabilitation and long term care. Dr. Chenna is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians and the American Geriatrics Society. Apart from her professional interests, Dr. Chenna enjoys traditional Indian dance, music, traveling and spending quality time with her family.

Education

Medical School:
University of Mysore, India

Residency:
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Pomona, Ca. & Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC

Board Certifications

Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine, subspecialty in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Languages

Kannada
Tamil
Malyalam
Telugu
Hindi

Provider Ratings

4.92 out of 5

(309 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.

67 Reviews

09/24/2025

Dr Chenna reviews my history at each visit and addresses all old issues for improvement or deterioration. All meds are looked at carefully. I feel very comfortable in this office.

09/24/2025

Dr. Chenna listened and communicated without the feeling of being rushed to get to the next patient.

09/22/2025

Dr. Chenna and her Staff have ALWAYS been Kind & Caring

09/21/2025

Dr Chenna listens and is current on my chart and makes me comfortable with her care.

09/20/2025

Dr.Chenna is very thorough. She takes time with her patients & she's supportive & honest!

09/17/2025

The professionalism and care of dr chenna

09/13/2025

I feel very fortunate to have Dr Chenna as my primary care physician . Primary care physicians must have a wide array of knowledge on a vast number of subjects . I have experienced the depth of her detailed knowledge in the past and am confident that her experience , education and knowledge will continue to be a great blessing

09/12/2025

My appointment with Dr Chenna was excellent. She was attentive, explained things clearly, and made me feel comfortable throughout.”

09/12/2025

I have been a patient of Dr. Chenna for about
13 years and can not be more pleased with
The care I received. She’s the greatest.

09/06/2025

She listened well and was knowledgeable in addressing my concerns. She was easy to communicate with and showed care.

08/29/2025

Trustworthy and consistent.

08/20/2025

I've already recommended Dr. Chenna, to many of my friends and they thank you for the recommendation.

08/15/2025

i feel the authenticity of her concern to me as her parient.

08/15/2025

De Swapna is great

08/14/2025

She shows genuine concern for my well being.

08/14/2025

Every one were knowledgeable and helpful

08/11/2025

Dr Chenna cares and listens to & address patients concerns/needs

08/10/2025

I’m grateful that Dr Chenna easily refers for further treatment if she’s unable to assist

08/07/2025

She is excellent, very thorough and caring.

08/07/2025

She’s thorough

08/07/2025

She’s very professional, helpful and listens to your questions and provide answers.

07/29/2025

Knowledgeable

06/30/2025

Very thorough and quite insightful

06/30/2025

Great communication and care

06/24/2025

Dr. Chenna takes her time to explain everything. She cares very much for her patient.

06/21/2025

She is like family!

06/20/2025

Dr Chenna is the best provider I have ever had. She takes time to listen and advise me on my care. She has my complete trust

06/20/2025

Simple...she is a doctor that believes in the oath she took to become a doctor that cares, listens, makes you feel like you are worth helping no matter your age.

06/20/2025

Everthing went smoothly in a short period of time

06/20/2025

A good doctor

06/18/2025

Dr Chena was very responsive to soon of my needs. She took the time to listen to me and know me and she addressed every concern I had. I feel confident in her and she built trust with me. She made me feel heard and I know she will take care of my medical needs in the best possible way

06/14/2025

her impaccable service and knowledge!

06/13/2025

Dr Chenna listens & treats me as an important patient. Shes a good PCP.

06/12/2025

I trust Dr. Chenna decisions regarding my health care.

06/01/2025

Dr Chenna is a credit to Wake Med. she is emphatic, listens and gets to the root of the problem. I just love her

05/31/2025

Dr. Chenna is very compassionate, spent a great of time with me, gave me reassurance and took time to consult with other Dr’s and phoned me twice to discuss those consults. She responds very quickly to messages on my chart and is very responsive when I need her

05/31/2025

Dr. Swapna is caring, smart and takes time to explain her findings and recommended treatments!

05/27/2025

Dr. Chenna obviously has consulted her notes and addresses issues from last visit to see if they have improved or resolved. She gives time to check into new issues and reviews each lab.

05/27/2025

Dr. Chenna is an excellent Physician, always available to listen to your concerns and answer any questions you may have.

05/27/2025

Have received nothing but excellent care and advice from Dr Chenna and have referred her to friends.

05/26/2025

Satisfied patient for 12 years!

05/23/2025

Dr Chenna is an incredible physician. She has always been there for me. At almost 80 years old. I need to have doctors listen to me and help me plan what I need to do. Dr Chenna listens emphatically and never judges. She is the best doctor I have ever used. I love Dr Chenna and tell everyone about her. Her reputation is solid because she cares. She is a winner in my books.

05/17/2025

Professionalism, courteousness of Dr. Chenna and staff.

05/07/2025

Dr. Chenna meets all my primary care physician needs in a way that makes me feel well taken care of

05/06/2025

As mentioned previously, Dr. Chenna is professional, caring, and thorough. I cannot imagine having another doctor.

05/05/2025

Great location, great and efficient,friendly staff, on time appointment. I trust Dr. Chenna and like her very much. I’ve been a patient of hers for years.

05/02/2025

Always good bedside manner and compassion in care.

04/12/2025

She has always been there for me!

03/25/2025

Appreciate the knowledge of the staff, Dr, Chenna Takes plenty of time with you and has such a nice demeanor.

03/24/2025

Dr Chenna & staff are great!!!!

03/23/2025

Professional attentive care

03/23/2025

Excellent patient care by this provider.

03/22/2025

Very pleased with everything at at Wake Med Complex at Brier Creek. The lab people are wonderful &:Dr. Chenna is the best Doctor I have had in my 78 years. Of course the ER is great!!been there many times, wonderful care. I feel so lucky to have ALL this right around the corner from me. I live at Carolina Arbors.

03/21/2025

Dr. Chenna cares about her patients. She also treats her patients as human beings and takes time to ensure that they understand their medical conditions and what their next steps should be. Kudos to Dr. Chenna.

03/19/2025

I felt she was good and easy to talk to she was very understanding

03/17/2025

I like Doctor Chinnea and the care she gives

03/17/2025

She knows my history and makes the best decisions for my care.

03/17/2025

Very caring team

03/15/2025

Great service and quality staff.

03/13/2025

Always helpful Always kind

03/11/2025

Dr. Chenna is very personable; I felt like she was listening.

03/10/2025

Because this practice provides good care to me, they can provide good care for anyone I might recommend to their service.

03/08/2025

For caring enough to realize that her patients are also people that deserve to be heard and taken seriously, even though they don't have a medical degree.

03/07/2025

Great place to have as my medical facility.

03/03/2025

Dr. Chenna is an excellent doctor

03/01/2025

I like my doctor. Very caring.

03/01/2025

Professional and trustworthy person
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