Summary

Dr. Shaheen Timmapuri is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in pediatric general surgery with 26 years of experience. She earned her medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed her residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in 2006. Dr. Timmapuri furthered her training with a fellowship at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in 2008, where she developed expertise in surgical care for young patients. She holds certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery and provides care in English.

Dr. Timmapuri practices at St. Luke's Pediatric General Surgery in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania, and maintains hospital privileges at Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children. She treats conditions such as appendicitis and ventral hernias in pediatric patients. Her surgical expertise includes abdominal hernia repair and hernia repair procedures. Patients consistently rate Dr. Timmapuri highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 26 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • St. Christophers Hospital for Children
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

St. Luke's Pediatric General Surgery

701 Ostrum St Ste 102Fountain Hill, PA 18015
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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Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Shaheen J Timmapuri

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Keystone First
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Shaheen J Timmapuri has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Shaheen J Timmapuri has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Shaheen J Timmapuri holds an active medical license in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. They are board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at St. Christophers Hospital for Children in 2008.

Residency

Completed their residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in 2006.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2000.

NPI Number

Shaheen J Timmapuri's NPI number is 1013182146.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Shaheen Timmapuri accept my insurance?
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Where is Shaheen Timmapuri's office located?
Shaheen Timmapuri's office is located at 701 Ostrum St Ste 102, Fountain Hill, PA, 18015.
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Which hospitals is Shaheen Timmapuri affiliated with?
Shaheen Timmapuri is affiliated with Saint Christophers Hospital For Children.

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