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Dr. Jawahar Taunk, MD

Gastroenterology
3.7 (27)
Map Pin Small Palm Harbor, FL
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Jawahar Taunk, MD

Dr. Jawahar Taunk, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Palm Harbor, FL. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 46 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Rajasthan University and is affiliated with Mease Dunedin Hospital, Adventhealth North Pinellas, Morton Plant Hospital and Mease Countryside Hospital. Dr. Taunk, completed a residency at Harlem Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Taunk an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Taunk works at Advance Gastro Associates LLC in Palm Harbor, FL with other offices in Dunedin, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Upper Digestive Tract Cancer, Chronic Gastritis and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis 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. Taunk's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Advanced Gastroenterology Associates LLC
    34041 US Highway 19 N Ste A, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 786-0017
  2. 2
    Physicians Office Building Mease Dnuedin Hospital
    646 Virginia St # 201, Dunedin, FL 34698 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 734-6415

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Mease Dunedin Hospital
  • Adventhealth North Pinellas
  • Morton Plant Hospital
  • Mease Countryside Hospital

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    3.7
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    Based on 27 ratings
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    About Dr. Jawahar Taunk, MD

    Specialties
    • Gastroenterology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 46 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1528066271
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Rw Johnson University Hospital Umdnj
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Harlem Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Harlem Hospital|Harlem Hospital Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Rajasthan University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Jawahar Taunk, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Taunk is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Taunk has seen patients for Upper Digestive Tract Cancer, Chronic Gastritis and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Taunk on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    27 patients have reviewed Dr. Taunk. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Taunk.

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