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Dr. Vijayaprasad Tummala, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 71
Dr. Vijayaprasad Tummala, MD
3.0 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Vijayaprasad Tummala, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Gadsden, AL.
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Dr. Vijayaprasad Tummala, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 71
Gadsden, AL
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vijayaprasad Tummala, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Gadsden, AL.

About

Dr. Tummala graduated from Guntur Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Science in 1977 and completed a residency at Misericordia Hospital.Dr. Vijayaprasad Tummala, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Gadsden, AL and has 47 years experience. Dr. Tummala currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Gadsden Regional Medical Center, Grandview Medical Center and Riverview Regional Medical Center. Dr. Tummala has experience treating conditions like Abdominal Pain, Dysphagia and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tummala received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Tummala's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tummala also speaks Hindi and Spanish. Dr. Tummala is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Abdominal Pain
Dysphagia
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Dysphagia
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Dysphagia
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Nausea
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Anemia
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Esophageal Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Duodenal Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hepatitis C
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal Prolapse
Autoimmune Diseases
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Blood Disorders
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cystic Fibrosis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
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
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • American Republic
  • Aetna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • United Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Cigna
  • Humana

Locations

  1. 1 Digestive Disease Specialists of NE Alabama PC
    900 Goodyear Ave Ste A, Gadsden, AL 35903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 492-3220
  2. 2 Riverview Regional Medical Center
    600 S 3rd St, Gadsden, AL 35901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 543-5819
  3. 3 Gadsden Regional Medical Center
    1007 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 492-3220

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3.0
Based on 13 Reviews
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Aug 15, 2021
Dr. Tummala was my doctor 30 yrs ago and he took care of my health problem in a thorough and timely manner. Now I have another issue and he is the specialist I chose. He is still the same thorough and considerate doctor that I remembered from 30 years ago!
— Aug 15, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hindi
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Guntur Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Science
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Coney Island Hospital
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Misericordia Hospital
    1981
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Griffin Hospital
    1985
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vijayaprasad Tummala, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tummala's profile.

Dr. Tummala frequently treats the following conditions: Abdominal Pain, Dysphagia and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Vijayaprasad Tummala, MD is affiliated with Gadsden Regional Medical Center, Grandview Medical Center and Riverview Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Vijayaprasad Tummala, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Gadsden Regional Medical Center

    1007 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, AL

  • Grandview Medical Center

    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL

  • Riverview Regional Medical Center

    600 S 3rd St, Gadsden, AL