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Dr. Geetanjali Akerkar, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.3 (36)
Map Pin Small Chelmsford, MA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Geetanjali Akerkar, MD

Dr. Geetanjali Akerkar, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Chelmsford, MA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College and is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Lowell General Hospital. Dr. Akerkar, completed a residency at Beth Israel-Deaconess Center. Patients rated Dr. Akerkar an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Akerkar works at Gastro Health in Chelmsford, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Hemorrhoids 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. Akerkar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Gastro Health - Clemsford
    4 Meeting House Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 454-9811

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • Lowell General Hospital

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Hemorrhoids
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Colorectal Polyp
Hemorrhoids
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Colorectal Polyp

Treatment frequency



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Hemorrhoids
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Colorectal Polyp
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Chronic Cholecystitis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Thiamin Deficiency
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    4.3
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    Based on 36 ratings
    Patient Ratings (36)
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    4 Star
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    Feb 17, 2024
    I adore Dr Akerkar! She explains everything so well, I learned so much more about my condition when I switched over to her. She does the absolute most to ensure comfort and happiness in each of her patients
    Sammy Waterhouse — Feb 17, 2024
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Marathi and Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1144289166
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Uc
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Beth Israel-Deaconess Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Weill Cornell Medical College
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Cornell Univesity
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Akerkar works at Gastro Health in Chelmsford, MA. View the full address on Dr. Akerkar’s profile.

    Dr. Akerkar has seen patients for Hemorrhoids, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Akerkar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    36 patients have reviewed Dr. Akerkar. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Akerkar.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Akerkar, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Akerkar appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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