--- title: "Dr. Varun Takyar | Gastroenterologist in Antioch, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Varun Takyar, M.D. practices Gastroenterology in Antioch, CA and Brentwood, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-varun-takyar-1046247479" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Varun Takyar, M.D. ![Varun Takyar, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/ZBROPKE8EGaeJbZy7hI2Ded9t4JpS0vxziyTWBdSf1c/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(337 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Varun Takyar, M.D. ## Gastroenterology - Accepting new patients [4053 Lone Tree WaySuite 201Antioch, CA 94509](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=4053+Lone+Tree+Way+Antioch%2C+CA+94509+US) [+1 more location](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-varun-takyar-1046247479#provider-locations) ## Request a referral Contact our referral team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-varun-takyar-1046247479#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-varun-takyar-1046247479#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-varun-takyar-1046247479#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-varun-takyar-1046247479#provider-services) ## About Dr. Takyar Languages English, Hindi (Conversational), and Punjabi (Conversational) Gender Male Ages treated Adults only Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Professional highlights American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, Northern California Society for Clinical Gastroenterology, Alameda Contra Costa Medical Association. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Ross University School of Medicine **Internship:** Banner University Medical Center South **Residency:** University of Arizona, Internal Medicine **Fellowship:** Hepatology, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Gastroenterology, University of Southern California ## Board certifications - Gastroenterology ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Sutter Delta Medical Center ### Medical groups - Sutter East Bay Medical Group ### Other - Surgery Center Division ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (20 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN) - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans **Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations (14 plans)** ### Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations - Allegiance Benefit Plan Management - Cigna Global Health Advantage (PPO) - Cigna International Plan - Cigna+Oscar Joint Venture Open Access Plus - Commercial HMO/POS - EPO Plan - Indemnity Plan - Joint Administration/ Payer Solutions - Network HMO/POS - Network Open Access (HMO) - Network Open Access (PPO) - Open Access Plus (PPO) - Point of Service Open Access (POS) - Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Antioch Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/antioch-care-center-1043246811) 4053 Lone Tree Way Suite 201 Antioch, CA 94509 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=4053+Lone+Tree+Way+Antioch%2C+CA+94509+US) [925-776-7725](tel:+19257767725) 510-506-7728 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed [Brentwood Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/brentwood-care-center-1043246863) 350 John Muir Parkway Suite 175 Brentwood, CA 94513 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=350+John+Muir+Parkway+Brentwood%2C+CA+94513+US) [925-776-7725](tel:+19257767725) 510-506-7727 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Gastroenterology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gastroenterology) - [Gastroenterology evaluation and diagnostic](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gastroenterology-evaluation-diagnostic) ## Similar providers nearby - 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