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Summary
Dr. Punam Thakkar treats head and neck cancer, oral cancer, and dysphagia, and performs fiberoptic pharyngoscopy and flexible laryngoscopy. She practices otolaryngology–head and neck surgery in Washington, DC, and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Thakkar earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her residency at University Hospital of Brooklyn.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 15 years of experience
- 25 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University Hospital Of Brooklyn
- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
GW Ear, Nose & Throat Center - West End: 2300 M Street
2300 M St NW Fl 4Washington, DC 20037 Tel: (202) 741-3250
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 15 Years of Experience | 26 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience | 64 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Korean, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Washington , DC | Clinton , MD | Glen Burnie , MD | Washington , DC |
| Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine | Med School: Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos Facultad De Medicina San Fernando |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Punam Thakkar
Medical Specialties
Punam Thakkar has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Punam Thakkar has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
Punam Thakkar holds an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Hospital Of Brooklyn.
Medical School
Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 2011.
NPI Number
Punam Thakkar's NPI number is 1619261187.
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