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Dr. Nirmala Shanmugam, MD

Dr. Nirmala Shanmugam, MD

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Nirmala Shanmugam, MD is a gastroenterologist in Greenacres, FL. Dr. Shanmugam has extensive experience in Gastrointestinal Disorders and Esophageal Disorders. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida JFK Hospital and Delray Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 46 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (46 reviews)

Practice

6135 Lake Worth Rd Ste 100 Greenacres, FL 33463
Telehealth available

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Dr. Shanmugam's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shanmugam

4.2

46 ratings, 24 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
17%
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Sirpa Aho – Feb 22, 2025
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 29, 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
4 people found this helpful
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JoAnn Goodrich – Mar 29, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Cece – Mar 05, 2022
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Mk – Jan 18, 2022
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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
9 people found this helpful
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Jill – Apr 01, 2021
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Thank you Jill for your great review!
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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
9 people found this helpful
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Kim McConnell – Feb 25, 2021
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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
What could be improved
No results
48 people found this helpful
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Nancy M. – Aug 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
48 people found this helpful
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Alison Black – Jul 12, 2019
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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
47 people found this helpful
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Bill Locke in West Palm Beach, FL – Apr 04, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
49 people found this helpful
Helpful
FL – Jan 04, 2019
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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
47 people found this helpful
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Evangelos in Lakeworth , FL – Nov 01, 2018
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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
27 people found this helpful
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Abby in Boca Raton, FL – Jun 16, 2018
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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
What could be improved
No results
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 18, 2018
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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
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Becky in West Palm Beach, FL – Jul 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
18 people found this helpful
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Miami, FL – Jun 28, 2017
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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
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Sue in Delray Beach – Jun 14, 2017
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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
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
cindy nadelbach in wellington florida – Jan 15, 2017
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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
5 people found this helpful
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T in Palm Springs, FL – Dec 13, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
22 people found this helpful
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Nancy in Lake Worth, FL – Sep 28, 2016
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  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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

  • Stanley Medical College University Of Madras

    Medical School
  • Stanley Medical College University Of Madras

    Undergraduate School
  • University Of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital.

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002
  • University Of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1998
  • University Of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Shanmugam is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

  • AMERICAN SOCIETY OF GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY: CNDOSCOPIC RESEARCH CAREER DEVELPOEMENT AWARD DON WILSON AWARD, 2004

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