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Dr. Arunachalam Thenappan, MD

Dr. Arunachalam Thenappan, MD

Hematology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Arunachalam Thenappan, MD is a hematologist in Lake Worth, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with HCA Florida JFK Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

8 am
to
4:30 pm

Tuesday

8 am
to
4:30 pm

Wednesday

8 am
to
4:30 pm

Thursday

8 am
to
4:30 pm

Friday

8 am
to
4:30 pm
3450 Lantana Rd Ste 100
Lake Worth, FL 33462

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Thenappan specializes in the areas of Hematology & Medical Oncology. See board certifications
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews

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Dr. Thenappan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thenappan

3.8

25 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
8%
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3 Star
8%
8%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
20%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Nov 14, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 17, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Aug 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
Helpful
Lynda Young – Jul 18, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 29, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Brittany – Jun 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 02, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
CW – Jan 18, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 20, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Jan 31, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Matt in West Palm Beach, FL – Jul 20, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Arunachalam Thenappan, MD is a hematologist in Lake Worth, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with HCA Florida JFK Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Hematology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Children’s Hospital Of Pittsburgh

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Carolinas Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1993
  • Carolinas Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • University Of Virginia School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Hematology
Medical Oncology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida JFK Hospital

    5301 S Congress Ave
    Atlantis, FL 33462
    Recipient of 37
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    72%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    12% lower than the national average

    64%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    12% lower than the national average

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