Kuntal Thaker, M.D.
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2850 Commercial Crossing
Santa Cruz, California 95065
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(831) 460-7350
2850 Commercial Crossing
Santa Cruz, California 95065
View Mapof 2850 Commercial Crossing, Santa Cruz. Opens in new window
(831) 460-7350
Medical Affiliation(s)
Hospital Affiliation(s)
Education & Training
Medical education:
UCLA School of Medicine, 1995
Internship:
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1999-2000
Residency:
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 2000-2002; Chief Medical Residency 2002-2003
Fellowship(s):
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 2003-2006
Department
Gastroenterology
Professional Interests
Gastroenterology
Acid reflux, Autoimmune hepatitis, Autoimmune liver disease, Barrett's ablation, Biliary disease, Capsule endoscopy, Celiac disease, Chronic constipation, Chronic pancreatitis, Colitis, Colon cancer, Colonoscopy, Colorectal cancer, Colorectal cancer screening, Colorectal neoplasia, Complications of liver disease, Crohn's disease, Drug-induced liver injury, Early gastrointestinal cancers, Endoscopic mucosal resection, Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP), Esophageal disease, Esophageal varices, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), Familial polyposis syndromes, Fulminant hepatic failure, Gallbladder diseases, Gallstones, Gastroesophogeal reflux / GERD, Heartburn, Hemochromatosis, Hepatic encephalopathy, Hepatitis (all forms), Hepatitis C in pregnancy, Hepatobiliary intervention, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Hepatology, Hepatorenal syndrome, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Interventional endoscopy, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Liver cancer, Liver disease, Motility studies, NASH, Pancreatic and biliary disease, Pancreatic cancer, Pancreatic diseases, Peptic ulcer disease, Portal hypertension, Probiotics, Severe constipation, Sigmoidoscopy, Small bowel capsule endoscopy, Therapeutic endoscopy, Viral hepatitis, Wilson's disease
Acid reflux, Autoimmune hepatitis, Autoimmune liver disease, Barrett's ablation, Biliary disease, Capsule endoscopy, Celiac disease, Chronic constipation, Chronic pancreatitis, Colitis, Colon cancer, Colonoscopy, Colorectal cancer, Colorectal cancer screening, Colorectal neoplasia, Complications of liver disease, Crohn's disease, Drug-induced liver injury, Early gastrointestinal cancers, Endoscopic mucosal resection, Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP), Esophageal disease, Esophageal varices, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), Familial polyposis syndromes, Fulminant hepatic failure, Gallbladder diseases, Gallstones, Gastroesophogeal reflux / GERD, Heartburn, Hemochromatosis, Hepatic encephalopathy, Hepatitis (all forms), Hepatitis C in pregnancy, Hepatobiliary intervention, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Hepatology, Hepatorenal syndrome, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Interventional endoscopy, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Liver cancer, Liver disease, Motility studies, NASH, Pancreatic and biliary disease, Pancreatic cancer, Pancreatic diseases, Peptic ulcer disease, Portal hypertension, Probiotics, Severe constipation, Sigmoidoscopy, Small bowel capsule endoscopy, Therapeutic endoscopy, Viral hepatitis, Wilson's disease
Additional Information
GERD, Barrett's, inflammatory bowel disease, colon cancer screening, liver disease, capsule endoscopy
Spoken Languages
Primary:
English
Additional:
Gujarati (Excellent)
Hindi (Very Good)
Hindi (Very Good)
Community Activities
American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Personal Interests
Music, reading, travel, and family
Philosophy of Care
I believe that people are unique creations with physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions, all of which must be considered in approaching patient care. My philosophy is to put the patient first, provide physical and emotional comfort and strive for the highest standard of clinical excellence through state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. I perform the latest diagnostic testing in gastroenterology and employ modern treatment techniques to treat such conditions as gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett's esophagus, peptic ulcer disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, colon cancer and hepatitis. I am very dedicated to preserving the digestive health of our community and providing the advanced care it deserves.
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