Summary

Dr. Ramakrishna Behara is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from UNT Health Science Center. He completed his residency training at Rush University Medical Center and Rush-Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center in Chicago, followed by a fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in 2017. With 15 years of medical experience, Dr. Behara brings extensive knowledge to digestive health care. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Behara practices at multiple Baylor Scott & White Digestive Diseases locations throughout Frisco, Texas, and maintains hospital affiliations with DHR Health Edinburg. His expertise focuses on treating common digestive conditions including hemorrhoids, colon polyps, and diverticular disease. He performs important diagnostic and treatment procedures such as colonoscopy, lower GI endoscopy, and laparoscopy to help patients maintain their digestive health. Patients consistently rate Dr. Behara highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 15 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Rush University Medical Center
  • 8 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me
  • Flexible scheduling

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Ramakrishna Behara has 3 locations

Baylor Scott & White Digestive Diseases - Centennial

4461 Coit Rd Ste 401Frisco, TX 75035
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Baylor Scott & White Digestive Diseases at The Star

3800 Gaylord Pkwy Ste 910Frisco, TX 75034
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Baylor Scott & White Digestive Diseases - Frisco at PGA Parkway

16050 Everwell Ln Ste 210Frisco, TX 75033
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Ramakrishna Behara, DODr. Osvaldo Fajardo, MDDr. S. Neil Mehta, MDDr. Parth Jateen Parekh, MD
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.4 
4.9 
15 Years of Experience 16 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 English, French Speaks English, Spanish
Frisco , TXMcKinney , TXFlower Mound , TXPlano , TX
Med School: UNT Health Science Center (Education) Med School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Med School: University of Alberta Med School: University Of Sint Eustatius
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ramakrishna Behara

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - HMO
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CalOptima
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • FirstCare Health Plans
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Ramakrishna Behara has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Ramakrishna Behara has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Internal Medicine
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

Ramakrishna Behara holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in 2017.

Residency

Completed their residency at Rush University Medical Center in 2014 and Rush-Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center-Chicago in 2012.

Medical School

Graduated from UNT Health Science Center (Education) in 2011.

NPI Number

Ramakrishna Behara's NPI number is 1225323397.

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Which hospitals is Ramakrishna Behara affiliated with?
Ramakrishna Behara is affiliated with Dhr Health Edinburg.
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Does Ramakrishna Behara accept my insurance?
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Does Ramakrishna Behara accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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