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Dr. Ponnandai Somasundar, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Ponnandai Somasundar, MD
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Dr. Ponnandai Somasundar, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Providence, RI.
Dr. Ponnandai Somasundar, MD
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Dr. Ponnandai Somasundar, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Providence, RI
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Ponnandai Somasundar, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Providence, RI.

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Dr. Ponnandai Somasundar, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Providence, RI and has 24 years experience. They graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Roger Williams Medical Center. At present, Dr. Somasundar received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Somasundar also speaks Spanish. Dr. Somasundar is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Abdominal Pain
Biliary Atresia
Colorectal Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Pancreatic Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Colectomy
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Breast Cancer
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
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Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
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Bladder Surgery
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation of Liver
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Roger Williams Medical Center
    825 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Somasundar
3.8
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Sep 11, 2020
There is no other surgeon I would want to care for me. I can honestly say Dr. Soma is what every doctor should be.
A thankful patient — Sep 11, 2020
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Biography
  • Dr. Ponnandai Somasundar, MD is a general surgery specialist in Providence, RI and has over 23 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2000. He specializes in General Surgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    2000
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ponnandai Somasundar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Somasundar's profile.

Dr. Ponnandai Somasundar, MD is affiliated with Roger Williams Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ponnandai Somasundar, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Roger Williams Medical Center

    825 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI