Dr. Atul Thakker, MD | Centralia, WA | Surgery

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Dr. Atul Thakker is a surgeon with 34 years of experience who earned his medical degree from the University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine. He completed his internship at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 1993, followed by his residency at the same institution in 1997. Dr. Thakker speaks English.

Dr. Thakker practices at Providence Centralia Hospital and sees patients at Providence Medical Group Centralia General Surgery in Centralia, Washington. He treats conditions such as lower gastrointestinal bleeding and rectal problems. His practice includes performing pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures. Patients rate Dr. Thakker 4.7 out of 5 stars on average.

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accepting new patients
4.7

172 Ratings
34 years of experience
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
162 written reviews
1 award
2 specialties
2 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Patients consistently describe positive experiences with Dr. Atul Thakker, highlighting his professionalism, kind demeanor, thoroughness, and effective communication. Many appreciate his ability to explain medical procedures clearly, provide attentive care, and create a reassuring environment. On the other hand, a common negative aspect noted is that he sometimes does not spend extensive time or provide detailed explanations, although the overall outcome and care are generally satisfactory.

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Very happy with all my contacts with Dr. Thakker. He was called In to assess my need for surgery while I was In the ER. My contact with him was reassuring and a follow up appt was made as a part of my discharge from ER. This latest visit was a follow up to that visit. Very Happy with all contacts with Dr. Thakker and would highly recommend him.

February 15th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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He was very thorough and quick. He was kind and stayed on task.

January 26th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Excellent surgery and follow up

December 29th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I am hopeful that Dr Thakker is really going to find out what is causing my pain. He has done well with the other issues I have had over the last 2 years. I felt heard but that has not always been the case with other providers. Or I may not have had the issues I have conquered.

October 2nd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Everything went great

September 25th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I saw Dr Thakker for a pre-op surgery appointment. He answered all of my questions and explained questions I had about my last surgery. He is very easy to talk to and has a great bedside manner. Always a great experience!!

September 25th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Thank you Dr Thacker. I appreciate you! You are a good doctor.

September 21st, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I was treated very well and the doctor and staff were very professional and personable

September 17th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Very good experience

September 9th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I've found all of my Providence providers to be high quality and totally capable of providing my Healthcare. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

September 9th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Providence Medical Group Centralia General Surgery

1720 Cooks Hill Rd - Providence Medical PlazaCentralia, WA 98531

Tel: (360) 827-8100


Dr. Atul Thakker, MD	Dr. Bethanie Rosella White, MD	Dr. Mark Stephen Flanagan, MD	Dr. John Val Rice, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (172 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)	2.3 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
34 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Centralia , WA	Olympia , WA	Olympia , WA	Shelton , WA
Med School: University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine	Med School: University of Utah School of Medicine	Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine1997

Internship

Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine1993

Medical School

University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of MedicineGraduated in 1992

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