Dr. Shankar Thiruppathi, MD

Gastroenterology*•Male•Age 53

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Shankar Thiruppathi, MD is a gastroenterologist in Columbus, GA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Thiruppathi has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease, Liver Disease, and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Shankar Thiruppathi, MD

Gastrointestinal Diseases, Inc.

1130 Talbotton Rd Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 641-6900

Accepting new patients

(706) 641-6900

Dr. Thiruppathi is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Thiruppathi specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
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  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews

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Dr. Thiruppathi's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thiruppathi

3.5

17 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
59%
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4 Star
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3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
29%
29%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
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Jul 12, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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UC – Apr 28, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Apr 25, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Apr 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Charles Lester McLeod in near Columbus, HI – Feb 15, 2019
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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
2 people found this helpful
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J Spivey in Phenix city, AL – May 22, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Luz in Fort Mittchell, AL – Dec 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Linda B. in Columbus, GA – Oct 12, 2016
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Dr. Shankar Thiruppathi, MD is a gastroenterologist in Columbus, GA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Thiruppathi has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease, Liver Disease, and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated...read more

  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Metrohealth Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • St. George's University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998

  • Miami University

    Undergraduate School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Dr. Thiruppathi is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Gastrointestinal Diseases, Inc.

    Gastrointestinal Diseases, Inc.1130 Talbotton Rd Columbus, GA 31904
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown

      710 Center St
      Columbus, GA 31901

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% 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

    • St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

      2122 Manchester Expy
      Columbus, GA 31904

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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