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Dr. Kuntal Thaker, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 50
Dr. Kuntal Thaker, MD
4.3 (11 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Kuntal Thaker, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Dr. Kuntal Thaker, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 50
Santa Cruz, CA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kuntal Thaker, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, CA.

About

Dr. Thaker graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. Kuntal Thaker, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, CA and has 25 years experience. Dr. Thaker currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Dominican Hospital. Dr. Thaker has experience treating conditions like Hemorrhoids and Colorectal Polyp among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Thaker received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Thaker's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Thaker is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoids
Colorectal Polyp
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoids
Colorectal Polyp
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoids
Colorectal Polyp
Chronic Gastritis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cirrhosis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
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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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    SignatureValue Alliance
    Choice Plus POS
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Aetna HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
    Pathway-CA EPO
  • California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Advantage HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Silver 70 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Access Plus HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1662 Dominican Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 460-7350
  2. 2 Commercial Crossing Center-Palliative Care And Advanced Illness Management
    2850 Commercial Xing, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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  3. 3 Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
    2900 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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  4. 4 Santa Cruz Medical Clinic
    2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thaker
4.3
Based on 11 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Feb 02, 2018
I love this doctor. He's kind, compassionate and spends time listening and offering advice. I would absolutely refer to Dr. Thaker.
— Feb 02, 2018
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Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

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  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
    1999
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Board Certifications

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  • Gastroenterology
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Thaker frequently treats the following conditions: Hemorrhoids and Colorectal Polyp. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kuntal Thaker, MD is affiliated with Dominican Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kuntal Thaker, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA