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Dr. Ragunath Appasamy MD PHD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(16)
3400 SPRUCE STREET PHILADELPHIA PA, 19104
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About

Dr. Ragunath Appasamy is a gastroenterologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Appasamy specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Appasamy performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore Univ, Bangalore, Karnataka, India 1983

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1988

Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute 1983

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 34 years of experience

Treatments

  • Anemia
  • Acid Reflux
  • Colon Polyps
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Ragunath Appasamy MD PHD's Practice location

Ragunath Appasamy

2100 Jane Street Suite 602 Roesch Tay -
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
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New patients: 412-488-7474
Fax: 412-488-1494

3400 SPRUCE STREET -
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
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New patients: 215-349-8222
Fax: 215-349-5915

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Dr. Ragunath Appasamy MD PHD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 16 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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