Overview
Mekala Ramgopal is a Gastroenterologist in Far Rockaway, New York. Dr. Ramgopal is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.
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2124 Camp Rd, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mekala Ramgopal
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mekala Ramgopal?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mekala Ramgopal by calling their office at 718-327-0207. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mekala Ramgopal a top-rated expert for Swallowing Difficulty?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mekala Ramgopal is classified as an Advanced expert for Swallowing Difficulty, 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. Mekala Ramgopal specialize in?
While Dr. Mekala Ramgopal is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Gastrostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Mekala Ramgopal accept my insurance?
Dr. Mekala Ramgopal accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-327-0207 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Painful SwallowingDr. Ramgopal isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Ramgopal isAdvanced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Ramgopal isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Anal FissureDr. Ramgopal isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Ramgopal isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AscitesDr. Ramgopal isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Ramgopal isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- CholecystitisDr. Ramgopal isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
