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Dr. Aarti Kakkar, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.1 (17)
Map Pin Small Medford, MA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Aarti Kakkar, MD

Dr. Aarti Kakkar, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Medford, MA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 19 years of experience. They graduated from Emory University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford and Lowell General Hospital. Dr. Kakkar, completed a residency at Boston University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Kakkar an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Kakkar works at Tufts Medicine in Medford, MA with other offices in Stoneham, MA. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Kakkar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Tufts Medical Center Community Care
    170 Governors Ave, Medford, MA 02155 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 241-4129
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:30
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    Tufts Medical Center Community Care
    51 MONTVALE AVE, Stoneham, MA 02180 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 241-4129

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    4.1
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1992971824
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Boston University Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Boston University Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Boston University Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Emory University School of Medicine
    Medical Education

    Hospital Affiliations

    • Tufts Medical Center
    • MelroseWakefield Hospital
    • Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford
    • Lowell General Hospital

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