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Dr. Poornima Vanguri, MD

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Map Pin Small Walnut Creek, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Poornima Vanguri, MD

Dr. Poornima Vanguri, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA. They graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine and is affiliated with John Muir Health – Concord Medical Center and John Muir Health – Walnut Creek Medical Center. Dr. Vanguri, completed a residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center.

Dr. Vanguri works at Practice in Walnut Creek, CA with other offices in San Ramon, CA and Lowell, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Anal Fissure 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. Vanguri's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Bay Area Colon & Rectal Surgeons
    365 Lennon Ln Ste 290, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 274-9000
  2. 2
    Sleepmed Therapies Inc
    5401 Norris Canyon Rd Ste 204, San Ramon, CA 94583 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 274-9000
  3. 3
    Riverside Surgical of Lowell PC
    33 Bartlett St Ste 503, Lowell, MA 01852 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 458-4300

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • John Muir Health – Concord Medical Center
  • John Muir Health – Walnut Creek Medical Center

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Anal Fissure
Anoscopy
Anal or Rectal Pain

Treatment frequency



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Anal Fissure
Anoscopy
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Anal or Rectal Pain
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Colectomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Biliary Drainage
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Varicose Vein Procedure
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Poornima Vanguri, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1144457375
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Colon And Rectal Clinic Of Orlando
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Pennsylvania
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Poornima Vanguri, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Vanguri is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

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