Summary

Dr. Renuka Umashanker is a gastroenterologist with 34 years of experience specializing in digestive health and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her residency training at Fletcher Allen Healthcare. Dr. Umashanker is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Umashanker practices at multiple locations throughout Connecticut, including Hamden, Guilford, Milford, and Middletown, with her primary hospital affiliation at Bridgeport Hospital Milford Main Campus. She specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, diverticular disease, and diverticulosis. Her expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopies to diagnose and monitor digestive health concerns. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 34 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Fletcher Allen Healthcare
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Renuka Umashanker has 6 locations

Physician Alliance Of Connecticut Gastroenterology Center

2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360Hamden, CT 06518
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Endoscopy Center Of Connecticut Llc

1591 Boston Post Rd Ste 206Guilford, CT 06437
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Pact Gastroenterology Center Of Connecticut

40 Commerce ParkMilford, CT 06460
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Endoscopy Center Of Connecticut Llc

2200 WHITNEY AVE STE 380HAMDEN, CT 06518
Mon7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Middlesex Hospital

28 Crescent StMiddletown, CT 06457

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Dr. Renuka Umashanker, MDJi Soo Choi, APRNDr. Swathi KrishnanDr. Abeer Abdulaziz Alraddadi
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyPediatrics
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
34 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Hamden , CTSACRAMENTO , CANew Haven , CTNew Haven , CT
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: New York University Med School: Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth Med School: Taibah University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Renuka Umashanker

  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CarePartners of Connecticut
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Community First Health Plans
  • ConnectiCare
  • ConnectiCare - Medicare
  • EmblemHealth
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Priority Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Renuka Umashanker has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Renuka Umashanker has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound (Fetoscopy)
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Jaundice
  • Obesity
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Viral Human Hepatitis

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

Dr. Renuka Umashanker holds an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Fletcher Allen Healthcare.

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1992.

NPI Number

Dr. Umashanker's NPI number is 1437130309.

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Where is Dr. Renuka Umashanker's office located?
Dr. Renuka Umashanker's office is located at 2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360, Hamden, CT, 06518.
What languages does Dr. Renuka Umashanker speak?
Dr. Renuka Umashanker speaks English and Spanish.
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