Summary

Dr. Kavitha Thukkaram is an internal medicine physician who completed her residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in 2001. She has earned multiple board certifications, including internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2021, hospice and palliative medicine in 2012, and obesity medicine from the American Board of Obesity Medicine in 2016. Dr. Thukkaram speaks English fluently.

Dr. Thukkaram practices at Prime Medical Care in Metuchen, New Jersey, and maintains hospital affiliations with JFK University Medical Center. She treats patients with breathing problems, abdominal pain, and altered mental status. Her practice incorporates physical therapy, strength training, and occupational therapy to help patients achieve optimal health outcomes. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.0 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
  • 17 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Prime Medical Care

212 Bridge StreetMetuchen, NJ 08840

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20 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi Speaks English, Spanish, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu
Metuchen , NJHicksville , NYFairfield , NJHopelawn , NJ
Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College Med School: Rangpur Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kavitha Thukkaram

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • MagnaCare
  • MagnaCare - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kavitha Thukkaram has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kavitha Thukkaram has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Obesity Medicine

Obesity Medicine, 2016

American Board of Internal Medicine

Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2012

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine, 2021

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center2001

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Dr. Kavitha Thukkaram's office is located at 212 Bridge Street, Metuchen, NJ, 08840.
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