He is in-network for United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, and United Healthcare Navigate, as well as other insurance carriers. After attending Stanley Medical College and The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University for medical school, Dr. Thirumala completed his residency training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Dr. Thirumala (or staff) speaks Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi. His hospital/clinic affiliations include UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Mercy, and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC - Surgery Centers.