Summary

Dr. Renuka Umashanker is a gastroenterologist with 34 years of experience helping patients with digestive health concerns. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her residency at Fletcher Allen Healthcare. Dr. Umashanker speaks both English and Spanish, making her accessible to a diverse patient population.

Dr. Umashanker practices at multiple locations throughout Connecticut, including Hamden, Guilford, Milford, and Middletown. 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 conditions. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in her care.

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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

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. Susumu ShinouraDr. Robert Bobman Lam
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
34 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience 7 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: Saga University Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
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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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Connecticut, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Fletcher Allen Healthcare

Medical School

Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1992

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Renuka Umashanker accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Renuka Umashanker has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Renuka Umashanker accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Renuka Umashanker accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Renuka Umashanker?
You can find contact information for Dr. Renuka Umashanker here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Renuka Umashanker's office located?
Dr. Renuka Umashanker's office is located at 2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360, Hamden, CT, 06518.
Which hospitals is Dr. Renuka Umashanker affiliated with?
Dr. Renuka Umashanker is affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital Milford Main Campus.

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