Dr Kuntal M. Thaker, MD | Santa Cruz, CA | Gastroenterology

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Dr. Kuntal Thaker is a gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system. They earned their medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed residency training at Thomas Jefferson University. With 27 years of experience in gastroenterology, Dr. Thaker brings extensive expertise to patient care. They are fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Thaker practices at Santa Cruz Gastroenterology and maintains hospital affiliations with Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz and Dominican Hospital, both located in Santa Cruz, CA. They have particular expertise in treating colon polyps, diverticular disease, and hemorrhoids. Dr. Thaker performs colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopy procedures with sedation to ensure patient comfort during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Patients have given them an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.8

26 Ratings
27 years of experience
50 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Thomas Jefferson University
8 written reviews
1 specialty
28 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
2 hospital affiliations
1 office location

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I have to recommend Dr Thaker MD ,who performed an easy and painless colonoscopy on Jan31st ,2019. I was a bit on edge about the procedure ,however his confident and jovial manner quickly had me in a relaxed state . I also can't say enough about his wonderful staff . He found 5 polyps ,one of them being rather larger than the other 4 .I even got to watch him locate and remove that one. I had previously done my research ,which informed me that Dr Thaker is the best ,and most highly rated Gastroenterologist in the Santa Cruz . Bravo Doctor ,and thank you for getting the potential trouble removed early .Thanks for making it so easy to get this done

February 3rd, 2019

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I was scared of going in for a procedure. Dr Thaker took time to explain everything and made me feel at ease. Procedure was pain free.

March 18th, 2018

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A sincere 'care' person. Glad he's a doctor and glad he's mine!

March 31st, 2016

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Dr. Thaker FIXED a gastrointestinal problem I has been suffering with for years. I had seen several doctors (who wouldn't listen). Dr. Thaker listened & resolved it with one intervention.

February 9th, 2016

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I'm very impressed with Dr. Thaker. He is thorough, patient and thoughtful. He considered my various treatment options, explained each one to me and explained his recommendations. He listened closely to my questions and took the time to thoroughly answer each one.

April 1st, 2015

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great doctor, good bedside manner, will recommend to family and freinds

March 10th, 2015

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Doctor Kuntal Thaker is one of the best Gastrologists I have ever gone to. When he was with St. Mary's / Mercy Hospitals, he truly saved me several times from the problems I went through with Crohn's Disease. His bedside manner is the best! He always treated me like a part of his family, and would contact me for follow-up to see how I was doing. I greatly appreciate everything he's done for me and I wish he was still my doctor. I wish him all the best!

January 10th, 2014

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He saved my life twice, need I type more. If I had a child I would name the child after him.

February 21st, 2012

Santa Cruz Gastroenterology

1662 Dominican WaySanta Cruz, CA 95065

Tel: (831) 460-7350

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


Dr Kuntal M. Thaker, MD	Rachel Oliver, APRN	Chimdi Mfebe, APRN	Ashley Anderson, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (26 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Santa Cruz , CA	SACRAMENTO , CA	Little Rock , AR	SACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla	Med School: University of South Alabama	Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing	Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine
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Gastroenterology

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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Thomas Jefferson University

Medical School

David Geffen School Of Medicine At UclaGraduated in 1999

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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.

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