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Dr. Ankur Bhakta, DO

General Surgery
4.2 (5)
Map Pin Small Tyler, TX
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Ankur Bhakta, DO

Dr. Ankur Bhakta, DO is a General Surgery Specialist in Tyler, TX. They specialize in General Surgery, has 12 years of experience. They graduated from Oklahoma State University / College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with St. David's Medical Center, Ascension Seton Northwest and Ascension Seton Williamson. Dr. Bhakta, completed a residency at Doctor's Hosp. Patients rated Dr. Bhakta an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Bhakta works at Pediatric Ear Nose and Throat of Nacogdoches in Tyler, TX with other offices in Austin, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Rib Fracture and Traumatic Brain Injury along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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.

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Dr. Bhakta's Office Locations

  1. 1
    UT Health East Texas Physicians Trauma Surgery Clinic - Tyler
    1020 E Idel St, Tyler, TX 75701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 535-2902
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:00
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    North Austin
    505 W Louis Henna Blvd Ste 220, Austin, TX 78728 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 498-4860

Hospital Affiliations
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  • St. David's Medical Center
  • Ascension Seton Northwest
  • Ascension Seton Williamson

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    • Aetna
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    • Anthem
    • Beech Street (Multiplan)
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    About Dr. Ankur Bhakta, DO

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 12 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1164714127
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • The Ohio State University Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Doctor's Hosp
    Residency
    Internship
    • Doctor's Hosp Columbus
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Oklahoma State University / College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Oklahoma State University
    Undergraduate School

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    Dr. Ankur Bhakta, DO is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Bhakta is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Bhakta has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Bhakta has seen patients for Rib Fracture and Traumatic Brain Injury, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Bhakta on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Bhakta. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Bhakta.

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