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Dr. Ramanujan Samavedy, MD

Dr. Ramanujan Samavedy, MD

Gastroenterology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Ramanujan Samavedy, MD is a gastroenterologist in Knoxville, TN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Samavedy has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Indiana University Medical Center in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as University of Tennessee Medical Center and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 50 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (50 reviews)

Practice

1311 Dowell Springs Blvd Knoxville, TN 37909
Telehealth available

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Dr. Samavedy is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Samavedy specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Samavedy's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Samavedy

4.6
50 ratings, 43 with a written review
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4 star
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Kind and caring
Dr Samavedy was great with me at my initial appointment. He listen and responded to all my concerns and never made me feel rushed. He even took time to use the visuals in his office to help me understand what he was talking about!
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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Tara – Mar 28, 2025
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Do not recommend for IBS symptoms
It was not good. Dr. Samavedy did not listen actively to my symptoms, history, and concerns. He did not ask questions that might differentially diagnose my emerging gastrointestinal problems. The appointment was rushed. He did no physical examination before telling me that without a colonoscopy he could basically not do anything for me. He did not ask about or suggest any dietary or lifestyle to attempt that might help to differentially diagnose the issues. He was curt and uninformative.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Mary – Mar 03, 2025
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Very thorough and explained procedures etc.
Dr Samavedy and Nurse Practitioner Sherry Jenkins were both great. They explained everything in detail and what recommendations to help with my symptoms!
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Feb 03, 2025
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Dr. Samavedy has a great bedside manner
I really appreciate Dr. Samavedy. He is very knowledgeable, spends as much time with you as you need and has an overall great bedside manner.
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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Feb 01, 2025
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Dr. Sam Avery is a compassionate and knowledgeable physician.
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 25, 2025
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Very pleased
Very good experience- staff was very professional & efficient!Not rushed! Dr. was very helpful & explained everything to my satisfaction!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Dec 19, 2024
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Kind and professional
From intake to release, the procedure went very smoothly would highly recommend Dr. Samavedy to anyone
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jackie – Dec 13, 2024
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Dr S, efficient, quite knowledgeable, professional
The Endoscopy Ctr was amazing. Everyone was so helpful, kind and professional. The nursing staff was awesome. Everyone knew their job and exceeded my nursing expectations!! Special thanks to Jordan, AmberLeigh, Pricilla, Kelli, Sloane, Vicki and the other CRNA I was too anxious to remember. You all calmed me , answered questions and let me know what would be happening. As an RN I know how hard it can be to do the same tasks over and over. But you all did it with excellence. Thank you
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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Dawn Tashiro – Nov 24, 2024
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Great experience
Timing was great
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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Oct 06, 2024
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Endoscopy and colonoscopy
Everyone was so nice and professional. Facility was so nice and clean and organized. And DrSamavedy did a great job explaining the results. A really great experience. (if it could be called that)
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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Sep 27, 2024
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Very
He was very reassuring and kind
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 12, 2024
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Excellent. Very good at explaining the procedure
They were extremely good explaining the colonoscopy procedure and it went very well. No issues except drinking the prescribed formula. Everyone has to drink it. But this also shall pass. They found 4 small polyps and removed them. I highly recommend this procedure to anyone over 50!!
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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Steve B. – Jul 04, 2024
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Highly recommend Dr.Samavedy
Dr. Samavedy is a physician who is truly practicing in the best interest of the patient. He is thorough, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. He spends quality time with his patients.
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 27, 2024
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No follow up
My endoscopy with Dr. Samavedy went smoothly but after there was no follow up or resolution to my stomach issues. He found a heital Hernia but did not seem to feel the need to look into it any further. I had to call in to check on my results but those were very impersonally mailed out and would not give to me over the phone. Wasted money
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Patient – Jun 20, 2024
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I Finally Feel Heard!
Dr. Samavedy was so kind and very thorough. His bedside manner is appropriate, and he offered me solutions, rather than just stating that I should follow up with another colonoscopy. I really appreciated Dr. Samavedy’s care and look forward to working with him in the future.
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 16, 2024
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Great Dr. and Staff
Dr. Samavedy and his staff were very professional and attentive during my procedure. They made sure I was very comfortable, and took time to explain and answer any questions about the procedure. I would highly recommend them.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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B. Jarrett – Jun 06, 2024
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Dr. Samavedy
I underwent an upper endoscopy and was impressed with all the staff. They functioned like a well oiled machine. Dr. Samavedy listens and is compassionate. I have complete faith in Dr. Samavedy and trust him implicitly with my GI issues. I recommend him to anyone with GI issues. He has been a blessing.
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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May 16, 2024
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Great doctor
Dr. Samavedy has performed 3 colonoscopies for me. He has great bedside manner and I am very confident in his skills and knowledge. His new office location is extremely efficient.
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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Anita – May 10, 2024
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Empathy and Encouragement
The experience was made pleasant because of the staff, the Dr and the beautiful facility. From the minute I walked in until I was discharged, what in the past was a totally negative experience, was a pleasant, efficient and supportive experience and Dr. Samavedy is kind, professional, thorough, patient,….. the best!
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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Linda J – May 02, 2024
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Highly Recommended
My experience with GIS and Dr Samavedy for my colonoscopy was very reassuring.
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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Apr 19, 2024
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About Me

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Dr. Ramanujan Samavedy, MD is a gastroenterologist in Knoxville, TN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Samavedy has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Pancreatic Disease. He...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Indiana University Medical Center

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Samavedy is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Knoxville Gastroenterology Anesthesia Associates LLC1311 Dowell Springs Blvd Knoxville, TN 37909
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • University of Tennessee Medical Center

      1924 Alcoa Hwy
      Knoxville, TN 37920
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

      1901 Clinch Ave
      Knoxville, TN 37916
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center

      7565 Dannaher Dr
      Powell, TN 37849
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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