Overview
Renuka Umashanker is a Gastroenterologist in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Umashanker is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360, Hamden, CT 06518
1450 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Umashanker 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Renuka Umashanker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Renuka Umashanker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Renuka Umashanker by calling their office at 203-281-4463. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Renuka Umashanker a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Renuka Umashanker is classified as an Advanced expert for Colorectal Cancer, 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. Renuka Umashanker specialize in?
While Dr. Renuka Umashanker is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Renuka Umashanker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Renuka Umashanker has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Renuka Umashanker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Renuka Umashanker accept my insurance?
Dr. Renuka Umashanker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 203-281-4463 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
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- Childhood VolvulusDr. Umashanker isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Umashanker isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Umashanker isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Umashanker isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Umashanker isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Umashanker isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
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- AchalasiaDr. Umashanker isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Umashanker isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Anal FissureDr. Umashanker isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Umashanker isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Umashanker isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Umashanker isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.