Overview
Karthik Penumetsa is a Gastroenterologist in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. Dr. Penumetsa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Locations
4 E Main St, Nanticoke, PA 18634
575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Penumetsa 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.
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.
UPMC Susquehanna Health, Digestive Disease Center
Richard Kenney, DO, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Somerset and the Digestive Disease Center at UPMC Williamsport. Dr. Kenney received his medical degree from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Dr. Kenney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
Eastern Pennsylvania Endoscopy Center
Hiral Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.
Eastern Pennsylvania Endoscopy Center
Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat you as I would a member of my own family, offering guidance in your time of need. I strive to provide state-of-the-art care for each patient during every encounter. I will do my best to make sure you understand your condition so you can continue to take strides toward optimum health. | Why I entered medicine | It hurts my soul when people don’t feel good. Since childhood I’ve been passionate about wanting to help people feel better. Growing up I saw the relationship my father had with his own doctor, and that inspired me. | Community involvement | I have volunteered in Mother Teresa’s mission in Calcutta, India. I also have organized and managed a team of 30-plus staffers for Lustgarten Foundation pancreatic cancer fundraiser walks in Allentown the last 12 years. | Personal interests | In my spare time I enjoy biking with family, tennis and meditation. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Penumetsa isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Penumetsa isAdvanced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Penumetsa isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Penumetsa isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Penumetsa isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Penumetsa isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Penumetsa isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Penumetsa isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Penumetsa isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AscitesDr. Penumetsa isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Penumetsa isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.