Summary

Dr. Kuntal Thaker treats colon polyps, abdominal pain, and hemorrhoids, and performs colonoscopy, lower GI endoscopy, and upper GI endoscopy. They practice gastroenterology in Santa Cruz, California, and are affiliated with Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz and Dominican Hospital.

Dr. Thaker earned their medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed a residency at Thomas Jefferson University. They speak English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Thaker 4.77 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 27 years of experience
  • 50 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Thomas Jefferson University
  • 8 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 28 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Santa Cruz Gastroenterology

1662 Dominican WaySanta Cruz, CA 95065
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: Charles R Drew University Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Kuntal M. Thaker

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • PreferredOne
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr Kuntal M. Thaker has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr Kuntal M. Thaker has the following 28 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Autoimmune Hepatitis
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • Celiac Disease
  • Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Colitis
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Constipation
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • Gallbladder Diseases
  • Gallstones
  • Heartburn
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Liver Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancreatic Diseases
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Portal Hypertension
  • Sigmoidoscopy

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Dr Kuntal M. Thaker holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Thomas Jefferson University.

Medical School

Graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla in 1999.

NPI Number

Dr Thaker's NPI number is 1952369191.

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Which hospitals is Dr Kuntal Thaker affiliated with?
Dr Kuntal Thaker is affiliated with Sutter Maternity And Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz and Dominican Hospital.
Where is Dr Kuntal Thaker's office located?
Dr Kuntal Thaker's office is located at 1662 Dominican Way, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065.

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