Dr. Piyush Dhanuka, MD
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47 y/o
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Dr. Piyush Dhanuka, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Redding, CA and has been practicing for 12 years. He specializes in gastroenterology, internal medicine, and more.Read his story
Dignity Health Medical Group - North State
2510 Airpark Dr Ste 102
Redding, CA 96001Insurance Accepted
- AARP
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Health Net
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCare
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Gastrointestinal Diseases
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more than 95% of peers
Esophageal Diseases
very high
more than 94% of peers
Abdominal Disorders
high
more than 88% of peers
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Dr. Dhanuka's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Dhanuka "Dr. Dhanuka was elected Chief of Medical Staff when he was 37 years old. He went on to serve as a member of the governing board at Shasta Regional Medical Center for many years. He has served as a member of the Medical Division Committee at Mercy Medical Center since 2008. He is currently the Medical Director of Endoscopy at Mercy Medical Center. In the past, he has taught medical students and residents as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College. Dr. Dhanuka is actively involved in promoting the community's well-being by delivering educational lectures and volunteering his time. He has been a long-time supporter of several local non-profit organizations like Turtle Bay, Think Pink, Relay for Life, local school programs, and many others. For several years, he has been a frequent guest on various radio shows and has co-hosted several radio shows on healthcare and social issues. He likes to share his personal spiritual journey to Christ with anyone who is willing to listen."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Dhanuka ""Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. Our Board Certified gastroenterologists provide high quality care in a friendly, relaxed setting. By choosing us, you'll pay less for your procedure than a hospital would charge."
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3 Specialties
- Gastroenterology
- Hepatology
- Internal Medicine
1 Board Certifications
- GastroenterologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
73 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal Prolapse
- Anemia
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Benign Tumor
- Biliary Atresia
- Blood Disorders
- Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Cholelithiasis
- Cirrhosis
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dysentery
- Dysphagia
- Enteritis
- Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Esophageal Ulcer
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagitis
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
- Gastroparesis
- Hemochromatosis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatobiliary Cancer
- Ileus
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Ischemia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Liver Diseases and Disorders
- Malnutrition
- Nausea
- Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Disease
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Viral Enteritis
- Vomiting Disorders
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11 Procedures
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Biliary Drainage
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Pancreatic Biopsy
- Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- All India Institute Of Medical SciencesMedical School | Graduated 1994
- All India Institute Of Medical SciencesInternship Hospital | Completed 1997
- Sound Shore Medical Center at Westchester, NY Medical CollegeResidency Hospital | Completed 1999
- Westchester Medical Center, NY Medical CollegeFellowship Hospital | Completed 2006
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Dhanuka has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Average Wait Time
- 10 – 15 minutes
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What People Say About Dr. Piyush Dhanuka, MD
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Dr. Dhanuka and his staff at his office and Endoscopy Center are awesome. Very professional and caring.
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3S. Tonkel in Redding, CA – Jan 05, 2018
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I thought Dr. Dhanuka was absolutely the best. Very, very kind and proficient. He made me feel relaxed and well taken care of.
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3Michell Henderson in Shingletown, CA – Nov 23, 2017
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Consistently excellent!! Dr. Dhanuka is very kind and intelligent. I have never felt rushed nor anything I've said disregarded.
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4Redding, CA – Nov 09, 2017
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Dr. Dhanuka has a great bedside manner and showed a lot of empathy and concern. The Redding Endoscopy Center Staff were amazing! They made a dreaded experience, easy and relaxed. They introduced themselves and explained each step of the process. I really felt at ease with the anesthesiologist,...Read More
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4Michele LAMBERT in Redding, CA – Oct 29, 2017
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the whole experience was very good, All the staff were pleasant and helpful with the prep..
The doctor was very considerate and answered all my question. ...The staff was very efficient through the entire process, Thank all for their your excellent care.
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4Janet Miller in Redding, CA – Oct 26, 2017
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