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Dr. Renuka Umashanker, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 56
Dr. Renuka Umashanker, MD
3.6 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Renuka Umashanker, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 56
Hamden, CT
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Renuka Umashanker, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hamden, CT.

About

Dr. Umashanker graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.Dr. Renuka Umashanker, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hamden, CT and has 32 years experience. Dr. Umashanker currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital. Dr. Umashanker has experience treating conditions like Constipation and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Umashanker received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Umashanker's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Umashanker is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • HIP Prime HMO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Choice Care PPO
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    Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Freedom
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    Open Access Plus
  • Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Complete PPO Plus
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • Century Preferred-CT PPO
    BlueCare - CT HMO
    Pathway X Enhanced (Ind -)-CT HMO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO

Locations

  1. 1 HHC Physician Services PLLC
    2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360, Hamden, CT 06518
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 281-4463
  2. 2 Yale-New Haven Hospital-Saint Raphael Campus
    1450 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 789-3273
  3. 3 Office
    1591 Boston Post Rd Ste 206, Guilford, CT 06437
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 458-4463
  4. 4 Oncology Hematology Care of Connecticut LLC
    40 Commerce Park, Milford, CT 06460
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Umashanker
3.6
Based on 17 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (5)

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Feb 14, 2024
She was clear, compassionate, and effective.
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship|University of Vermont
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Renuka Umashanker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Umashanker's profile.

Dr. Umashanker frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Renuka Umashanker, MD is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Renuka Umashanker, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, New Haven, CT

  • Bridgeport Hospital

    267 Grant St, Bridgeport, CT