Overview
Dr. Jawahar Taunk is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine and is with BayCare Medical Group in Palm Harbor, Florida, where he sees patients age 18 and older. He earned a medical degree from S.M.S. Medical College in Jaipur, India, completed an internal medicine residency from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University at Harlem Hospital in New York, New York, and finished a fellowship in gastroenterology from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Taunk’s clinical interests include abdominal pain, acid reflux, colon cancer, irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis. He has extensive experience in the evaluation and management of esophageal disorders and in performing colonoscopies. Dr. Taunk performs some of the highest-quality colonoscopies in the Tampa Bay area, which is determined by how often an adenoma (a precancerous polyp) is detected, measured by a statistic called the adenoma detection rate. He has been rated one of the best gastroenterologists in the area by Vitals.com, selected as America’s Top Gastroenterologist by the Consumer’s Research Council of America and rated a top gastroenterologist in Palm Harbor by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals. Dr. Taunk is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology. He’s affiliated with Mease Countryside Hospital and is the chairman of the Department of Gastroenterology at Mease Hospitals.
Dr. Taunk is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Gastrectomy.
Dr. Taunk is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and AB Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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34041 US Highway 19 N, Ste A, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
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Dr. Taunk 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jawahar L. Taunk
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jawahar L. Taunk?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jawahar L. Taunk by calling their office at 727-786-0017. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jawahar L. Taunk a top-rated expert for Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jawahar L. Taunk is classified as an Advanced expert for Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Jawahar L. Taunk specialize in?
While Dr. Jawahar L. Taunk is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, and Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Jawahar L. Taunk participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jawahar L. Taunk has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. You can view a list of Dr. Jawahar L. Taunk's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jawahar L. Taunk accept my insurance?
Dr. Jawahar L. Taunk accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-786-0017 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Taunk isAdvanced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Taunk isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Taunk isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Juvenile Polyposis SyndromeDr. Taunk isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Taunk isAdvanced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
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- AnemiaDr. Taunk isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Taunk isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Taunk isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Taunk isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Taunk isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Taunk isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.