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Dr. Atul Vachhani, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.8 (20)
Map Pin Small Santa Maria, CA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Atul Vachhani, MD

Dr. Atul Vachhani, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Santa Maria, CA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 32 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from M P Shah Medical College, Saurashtra University and is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center. Dr. Vachhani, completed a residency at United Health Srvs/Wilson Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Vachhani an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Vachhani works at Practice in Santa Maria, CA with other offices in Arroyo Grande, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Colorectal Polyp, Intestinal Diverticulosis and Dysphagia 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. Vachhani's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    361 Town Ctr W Ste 101, Santa Maria, CA 93458 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 922-6581
  2. 2
    Office
    230 Station Way Ste B, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 825-2727
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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  • Marian Regional Medical Center

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Colorectal Polyp
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Dysphagia
Abdominal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Esophageal Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Indigestion
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Splenomegaly
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Anoscopy
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pinworm
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Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Tapeworm Infection
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Removal
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    3.8
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    About Dr. Atul Vachhani, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese and Hindi
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    NPI Number
    • 1609890748
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • UCLA
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • United Health Srvs/Wilson Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • United Health Srvs/Wilson Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • M P Shah Medical College, Saurashtra University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. Atul Vachhani, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Vachhani is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Vachhani has seen patients for Colorectal Polyp, Intestinal Diverticulosis and Dysphagia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Vachhani on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    20 patients have reviewed Dr. Vachhani. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Vachhani.

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