Overview
Nancy Thakkar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Thakkar is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
Locations
1425 S Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nancy Thakkar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nancy Thakkar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nancy Thakkar by calling their office at 925-295-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nancy Thakkar a top-rated expert for Pacemaker Implantation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nancy Thakkar is classified as an Experienced expert for Pacemaker Implantation, 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. Nancy Thakkar specialize in?
While Dr. Nancy Thakkar is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pacemaker Implantation, Endoscopy, and Acute Pancreatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Nancy Thakkar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nancy Thakkar has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pacemaker Implantation. You can view a list of Dr. Nancy Thakkar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nancy Thakkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Nancy Thakkar accepts most major insurance plans, including Kaiser Permanente and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 925-295-4000 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
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
