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Dr. Karthik Penumetsa, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 43
Dr. Karthik Penumetsa, MD
3.8 (9 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Karthik Penumetsa, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Plains, PA.
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Dr. Karthik Penumetsa, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 43
Plains, PA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Karthik Penumetsa, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Plains, PA.

About

Dr. Karthik Penumetsa, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Plains, PA and has 17 years experience. They graduated from St. Matthews University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Dr. Penumetsa has experience treating conditions like Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Penumetsa received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Penumetsa is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Constipation
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Colorectal Polyp
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Chronic Cholecystitis
Coccygeal Pain
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Food Allergy
Giardiasis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Thiamin Deficiency
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
    Premium Network Plans PPO
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral PPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
    Wellspan Health PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • BluePreferred PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Performance Blue
    BCBS PPO
    PPOBlue PPO
    Blue High Performance Network
    Community Blue PPO
    myBlue Access EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Commonwealth Health Physician Network-Gastroenterology-Plains
    672 S River St Ste 101, Plains, PA 18705
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 552-7170
  2. 2 Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
    575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 552-8938
  3. 3 Commonwealth Health Physician Network-Cardiology-Kingston
    610 Wyoming Ave Ste 2, Kingston, PA 18704
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 714-1032

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Penumetsa
3.8
Based on 9 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

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Feb 08, 2022
Very thorough. Clear and understandable communication.
— Feb 08, 2022
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • St. Matthews University School of Medicine
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karthik Penumetsa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Penumetsa's profile.

Dr. Penumetsa frequently treats the following conditions: Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karthik Penumetsa, MD is affiliated with Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Karthik Penumetsa, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

    575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA