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Dr. Nirmala Shanmugam, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.2 (45)
Map Pin Small Greenacres, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Nirmala Shanmugam, MD

Dr. Nirmala Shanmugam, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Greenacres, FL. They graduated from Stanley Medical College University Of Madras and is affiliated with HCA Florida Jfk Hospital. Dr. Shanmugam, completed a residency at University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Shanmugam an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Shanmugam works at Gastro Health in Greenacres, FL with other offices in Wellington, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Gastroptosis, Intestinal Ulcer and Gastric Ulcer 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. Shanmugam's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Gastro Health - Lake Worth
    6135 Lake Worth Rd Ste 100STE 100, Greenacres, FL 33463 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (561) 434-0060
  2. 2
    Gastro Health - Wellington - 32
    1157 S STATE ROAD 7, Wellington, FL 33414 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (561) 434-0060

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  • HCA Florida Jfk Hospital

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Gastroptosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Gastric Ulcer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Abdominal Pain
Colorectal Polyp
Gastritis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Heartburn
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Liver Disease
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Blood Disorders
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cirrhosis
Colitis
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Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Stricture
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fatty Liver Disease
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Helicobacter Pylori Gastrointestinal Tract Infection
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Impacted Shoulders
Intestinal Prolapse
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Vomiting Disorders
Weight Loss
Anoscopy
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Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoid Banding
Impedance Testing
Liver Biopsy
Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    4.2
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    Based on 45 ratings
    Patient Ratings (45)
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    1 Star
    (8)
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    About Dr. Nirmala Shanmugam, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1083678502
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital.
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Stanley Medical College University Of Madras
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Stanley Medical College University Of Madras
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Nirmala Shanmugam, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Shanmugam is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

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

    45 patients have reviewed Dr. Shanmugam. 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. Shanmugam.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Shanmugam, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Shanmugam 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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