Dr. Hari B. Ancha, MD | Waco, TX | Gastroenterology

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Dr. Ancha graduated from the Guntur Medical College,Guntur Medical College in 1985. He works in Waco, TX and 2 other locations and specializes in Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Ancha is affiliated with Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Hillcrest.

3.8

14 Ratings
41 years of experience
53 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Our Lady Of Mercy Medical Center
5 written reviews
3 specialties
12 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

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Great experience with my EGD. World class staff!

May 1st, 2015

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Last year you performed a colonoscopy on me. Several small polyps were removed and 1 huge one. The large one turned out to be pre-cancer. You spoke with my husband and let him know you were going to try to remove it, but if it was not something you could do, you would send me to the hospital for surgery. You removed it. I went back a few weeks later and you did another colonoscopy, and all was great. I just had another colonoscopy done about a week and a half ago and that spot has healed well. No pre-cancer. You in my eyes saved my life! We are very grateful! Thank You to you and your staff!

December 16th, 2014

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I was refered by my PCP to Waco Gastroenterology to get an endoscopy asap. Dr. Ancha did not listen to my concerns. He repeatedly talked over me and would not let me finish my sentences. I'm certain he did not get a clear understanding of my condition and as a result offered inadequate treatment (did NOT schedule an edg) which has resulted in my condition worsening.

March 21st, 2013

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Dr. Ancha is excellent

January 4th, 2011

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DrAncha has the worst bedside manner of any dr Ive ever seen. He actually gave me a colonoscopy while I was hospitalized for having major pains in my abdomin. The thing is, he gave me the colonoscopy while I was wide awake and without any pain meds. Well, he gave me benedryl which I told him did not work with me and the pain med I explained did not work with me yet he did it anyways. I literally screamed and cried and begged him to stop the entire time while he & the nurses held me down and shoved it further and futher. when we finished the nurse had the nerve to ask me what was wrong with me as I spewed several ugly words at all of them. I would rather go through child birth again then go through that. I felt completely violated and when I had to follow up, I refused to see im again and told them why. The weird thing is that they didnt seemed shocked by this at all so it must be something that he has done before. I am still thinking of filling a complaint against him. Believe me, you… do noy want him anywhere near you rectum!!

April 29th, 2009

Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Hillcrest

100 Hillcrest Medical BlvdWaco, TX 76712

Tel: (254) 202-2000

Ascension Providence Hospital

6901 Medical PkwyWaco, TX 76712

Tel: (254) 751-4000

Limestone Medical Center

701 Mcclintic DrGroesbeck, TX 76642

Tel: (254) 729-3281


Dr. Hari Babu Ancha, MD	Brooke Holden, APRN	Dr. Zeid Karadsheh, MD	Chimdi Mfebe, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.8 (14 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (8 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
41 Years of Experience		22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks Arabic, English	Speaks English
Waco , TX	Little Rock , AR	Pasadena , TX	Little Rock , AR
Med School: Guntur Medical College	Med School: University of Central Arkansas	Med School: New York Medical College	Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing
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Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Internal Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Surgery
Ulcerative Colitis

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Our Lady Of Mercy Medical Center

Medical School

Guntur Medical CollegeGraduated in 1986

Guntur Medical CollegeGraduated in 1985

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