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Dr. Vikram Tarugu, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.4 (13)
Map Pin Small Okeechobee, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Vikram Tarugu, MD

Dr. Vikram Tarugu, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Okeechobee, FL. They graduated from University of Mysore and is affiliated with HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital. Dr. Tarugu, completed a residency at Montefiore Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Tarugu an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Tarugu works at Gastro in Florida in Okeechobee, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Congenital Anomaly Esophagus, Gastric Ulcer and Thrush along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Tarugu's Office Locations

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    Gastro in Florida
    201 SW 16th St, Okeechobee, FL 34974 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Thrush
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Acute Gastritis
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Duodenal Ulcer
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Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
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
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hepatic Fibrosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis D
Hepatorenal Syndrome
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Hiatal Hernia
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Joint Pain
Liver Cancer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1427269018
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Mississippi Medical Center
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    Residency
    • Montefiore Medical Center
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    Internship
    • Montefiore Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Mysore
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital

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

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

    Dr. Tarugu works at Gastro in Florida in Okeechobee, FL. View the full address on Dr. Tarugu’s profile.

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

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Tarugu. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tarugu.

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