Varun Takyar
Experienced in Ascites

Dr. Varun Takyar

Gastroenterology
Sutter Health
4053 Lone Tree Way, Suite 201, 
Antioch, CA 
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Experienced in Ascites
Sutter Health
4053 Lone Tree Way, Suite 201, 
Antioch, CA 
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Overview

Varun Takyar is a Gastroenterologist in Antioch, California. Dr. Takyar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis D, Hepatitis, Opioid Induced Constipation, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Takyar is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Ascites.

Graduate Institution
Ross University School Of Medicine
Residency
University of Arizona, Internal Medicine
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in CA
Board Certifications
Gastroenterology
Fellowships
Hepatology, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Gastroenterology, University of Southern California
Hospital Affiliations
Sutter Delta Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Cambia Health Solutions
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Locations

4053 Lone Tree Way, Suite 201, Antioch, CA 94531
Call: 925-776-7725

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Takyar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


21 Total Publications

Increased Mortality with Intermediate Ascitic Polymorphonuclear Cell Counts Amongst Patients with Cirrhosis: Time to Redefine the Care Approach.
Increased Mortality with Intermediate Ascitic Polymorphonuclear Cell Counts Amongst Patients with Cirrhosis: Time to Redefine the Care Approach.
Journal: Pathophysiology : the official journal of the International Society for Pathophysiology
Published: August 13, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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