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Dr. Tharini Gunapalan, MD

Dr. Tharini Gunapalan, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*

Dr. Tharini Gunapalan, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Suffolk, VA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sentara Obici Hospital and Sentara Leigh Hospital.

Practice

1540 Breezeport Way Ste 100 Suffolk, VA 23435

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Gunapalan is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Gunapalan specializes in the areas of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Tharini Gunapalan, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Suffolk, VA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sentara Obici Hospital and Sentara Leigh Hospital.
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Western Ontario

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office1540 Breezeport Way Ste 100 Suffolk, VA 23435
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Practice

DeMc Inc736 Battlefield Blvd N Chesapeake, VA 23320
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Practice

Bayview Physician Services PC3241 Western Branch Blvd Chesapeake, VA 23321
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr
    Norfolk, VA 23507
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher 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
  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd
    Norfolk, VA 23502
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sentara Obici Hospital

    2800 Godwin Blvd
    Suffolk, VA 23434
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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