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
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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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 , DCClinton , MDGlen Burnie , MDWashington , 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

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • Trusted Health Plan
  • Trusted Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Punam Thakkar has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Punam Thakkar has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Deviated Septum
  • Facial Trauma
  • Hearing Loss
  • Polyps
  • Smell Disorders
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Tumors

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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Punam Thakkar speaks English.
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