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Dr. Shyam J. Thakkar M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(40)
1307 Federal St Suite 301 Pittsburgh PA, 15212
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4/5

About

Dr. Shyam Thakkar is a gastroenterologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Thakkar 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. Thakkar performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Temple University School of Medicine 2001

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 16 years of experience

Treatments

  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancreatitis
  • Obesity
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Acid Reflux
  • Colon Polyps
  • Gallstones
  • Pain
  • Hernia

Dr. Shyam J. Thakkar M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1307 Federal St Suite 301

1307 Federal St Suite 301 -
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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New patients: 724-452-5858, 412-359-8900

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MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
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Patient Experience with Dr. Thakkar


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Dr. Shyam J. Thakkar M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 40 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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