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Summary
Dr. Tharini Gunapalan is an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolism, with additional expertise in hospital medicine and internal medicine. She earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School. With 12 years of experience treating patients with complex hormonal and metabolic conditions, Dr. Gunapalan brings comprehensive knowledge to managing endocrine disorders.
Dr. Gunapalan practices at multiple Sentara locations including Princess Anne Hospital, Virginia Beach General Hospital, and Obici Hospital, as well as Chesapeake General Hospital and Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Suffolk. She focuses on treating thyroid nodules, goiter, and osteoporosis, helping patients manage these common endocrine conditions. Her procedural expertise includes thyroid and parathyroid ultrasound, cranial ultrasound, and adrenal gland needle biopsy to provide …accurate diagnosis and monitoring for her patients.
Read More Read less Dr. Gunapalan practices at multiple Sentara locations including Princess Anne Hospital, Virginia Beach General Hospital, and Obici Hospital, as well as Chesapeake General Hospital and Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Suffolk. She focuses on treating thyroid nodules, goiter, and osteoporosis, helping patients manage these common endocrine conditions. Her procedural expertise includes thyroid and parathyroid ultrasound, cranial ultrasound, and adrenal gland needle biopsy to provide …accurate diagnosis and monitoring for her patients.
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Quick Facts
- 12 years of experience
- Eastern Virginia Medical School
- 3 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Tharini Gunapalan has 5 locationsSentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
1060 First Colonial RdVirginia Beach, VA 23454 Tel: (757) 395-8000
Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group Endocrinology
4421 Virginia Beach Blvd Ste 112Virginia Beach, VA 23462Mon8:30 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 - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 12 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Twi, French | Speaks English | |
| Chesapeake , VA | Oxon Hill , MD | Falls Church , VA | Portsmouth , VA |
| Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine | Med School: Obafemi Awolowo College Of Health Sciences Olabisi Onabanjo University | Med School: Meharry Medical College | Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Tharini Gunapalan has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Tharini Gunapalan has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
12 Years Experience
Dr. Tharini Gunapalan holds an expired medical license in the state of Virginia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School.
Medical School
Graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine in 2014.
NPI Number
Dr. Gunapalan's NPI number is 1558776427.
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- Dr. Tharini Gunapalan is affiliated with Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, CHESAPEAKE GENERAL HOSPITAL, and Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center.
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