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Dr. Ragunath Appasamy, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.2 (10)
Map Pin Small Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ragunath Appasamy, MD

Dr. Ragunath Appasamy, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Bangalore Medical College and is affiliated with Upmc Mercy, West Penn Hospital and Heritage Valley Kennedy. Dr. Appasamy, completed a residency at Cooper Hosp/U Med Ctr-Umdnj. Patients rated Dr. Appasamy an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Appasamy works at Ragunath Appasamy MD in Pittsburgh, PA. 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. Appasamy's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    2100 Jane St Ste 602, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 488-7474
  2. 2
    Allegheny Center-Digestive Health
    1307 Federal St Ste B100, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 359-8900

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Upmc Mercy
  • West Penn Hospital
  • Heritage Valley Kennedy

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Duodenal Polypectomy
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ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Potassium Deficiency
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
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    About Dr. Ragunath Appasamy, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1467401976
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Pittsburgh
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Cooper Hosp/U Med Ctr-Umdnj
    Residency
    Internship
    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Bangalore Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. Appasamy works at Ragunath Appasamy MD in Pittsburgh, PA. View the full address on Dr. Appasamy’s profile.

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