Dr. Shyam Thakkar, MD
Dr. Shyam Thakkar, MD is a gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Thakkar has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1307 Federal St Ste B100 Pittsburgh, PA 15212Make an Appointment
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Dr. Thakkar is affiliated with J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Morgantown, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for gastroenterology.
Dr. Thakkar is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
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- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
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- Friendly Staff
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Dr. Thakkar's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thakkar
3.6
| 5 Star | 53% | 53% |
| 4 Star | 7% | 7% |
| 3 Star | 13% | 13% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 27% | 27% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Thakkar to family and friends is 3.6 out of 5
About Me
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Dr. Thakkar's mission is to provide quality clinical care with compassion and integrity at the highest possible healthcare value while incorporating innovation, research, education, and cutting edge technology with an individualized focus. No two...read morebiography
Dr. Thakkar is the Director of Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy and Professor of Medicine at West Virginia University. In this role, he is designing an interventional endoscopy program for 19 hospitals. In his previous role, he oversaw the endoscopic...read moreGastroenterology
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Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr-harvard University
Fellowship Hospital, 2008Drexel University College Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 2008University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Residency Hospital, 2004Temple University Lewis Katz School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2001Washington University In St Louis
Undergraduate School, 1997
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- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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