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Dr. Pouneh Nikrooz, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 53
Dr. Pouneh Nikrooz, MD
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Dr. Pouneh Nikrooz, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hickory, NC.
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Dr. Pouneh Nikrooz, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 53
Hickory, NC
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Pouneh Nikrooz, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hickory, NC.

About

Dr. Nikrooz graduated from East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine. Dr. Pouneh Nikrooz, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hickory, NC and has 26 years experience. Dr. Nikrooz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center and Catawba Valley Medical Center. Dr. Nikrooz has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulosis and Hemorrhoids among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nikrooz received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Nikrooz's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nikrooz is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Hemorrhoids
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Hemorrhoids
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Hemorrhoids
Gastritis
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ischemia
Ischemic Colitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
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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  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Gastroenterology Associates PA
    415 N Center St Ste 300, Hickory, NC 28601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 328-3300
  2. 2 Catawba Valley Medical Center
    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 326-3000

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nikrooz
4.6
Based on 15 Reviews
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Oct 27, 2024
Dr. Nikrooz has performed two colonoscopies for me. It was fast and she made me feel very comfortable.
Connie — Oct 27, 2024
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Pouneh Nikrooz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nikrooz's profile.

Dr. Nikrooz frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulosis and Hemorrhoids. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Pouneh Nikrooz, MD is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center and Catawba Valley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Pouneh Nikrooz, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Frye Regional Medical Center

    420 N Center St, Hickory, NC

  • Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC