Summary

Dr. Geetanjali Akerkar specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on digestive health and disorders of the gastrointestinal system. She earned her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College and completed her residency at UCSF Medical Center. With 33 years of experience treating patients with digestive conditions, Dr. Akerkar has developed extensive expertise in her field. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Akerkar practices at multiple locations throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire, with her primary affiliation at Lowell General Hospital. Her practice locations include Chelmsford and Lowell, Massachusetts, as well as Nashua, New Hampshire. She commonly treats patients with colon polyps, diverticular disease, and GERD. Her procedural expertise includes performing lower GI endoscopy and interpreting pathology tests. Patients have given Dr. Akerkar an average rating of 4.2 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 33 years of experience
  • 62 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 34 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Geetanjali A Akerkar has 5 locations

Digestive Health Specialists Pc

4 Meeting House Rd Ste 6-8Chelmsford, MA 01824
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Northeast Endoscopy Center Llc

59 Lowes WayLowell, MA 01851
Mon7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Saint Joseph Hospital

172 Kinsley StNashua, NH 03060

Lowell General Hospital

295 Varnum AveLowell, MA 01854

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4.2 
33 Years of Experience
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Chelmsford , MAMontgomery , ALSACRAMENTO , CASACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Georgia State University Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Geetanjali A Akerkar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross - HMO-POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross - POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BMC HealthNet Plan
  • CBA Blue
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance - Medicare
  • ConnectiCare
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP) - Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - HMO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth - Medicaid
  • MassHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Tricare
  • Trusted Health Plan
  • Trusted Health Plan - Medicare
  • Trusted Health Plan - PPO
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Health Plan - EPO
  • Tufts Health Plan - HMO
  • Tufts Health Plan - Medicare
  • Tufts Health Plan - POS
  • Tufts Health Plan - PPO
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Well Sense Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Geetanjali A Akerkar has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Geetanjali A Akerkar has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Dr. Geetanjali A Akerkar holds an active medical license in the states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2027 and an active medical license in the state of New Hampshire that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucsf Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Akerkar's NPI number is 1144289166.

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Dr. Geetanjali Akerkar is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital.
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