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Dr. Rimantas Zalepuga, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Dr. Rimantas Zalepuga, MD
3.0 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. Rimantas Zalepuga, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Bradenton, FL.
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Dr. Rimantas Zalepuga, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Bradenton, FL
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rimantas Zalepuga, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Bradenton, FL.

About

Dr. Rimantas Zalepuga, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Bradenton, FL and has 37 years experience. They graduated from Kaunas Medical Academy in 1987 and completed a residency at Ball Memorial Hospital.They currently practice at Digestive Disease Specialists of Manatee and are affiliated with HCA Florida Blake Hospital. Dr. Zalepuga has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Gas-Bloat Syndrome and Hemorrhoids among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Zalepuga received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Zalepuga also speaks Lithuanian and Russian. Dr. Zalepuga is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Hemorrhoids
Constipation
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Hemorrhoids
Constipation
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Hemorrhoids
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
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Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hepatitis C
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pernicious Anemia
Reflux Esophagitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Giardiasis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Digestive Disease Specialists of Manatee
    4502 Cortez Rd W Ste 204, Bradenton, FL 34210
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zalepuga
3.0
Based on 21 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (10)

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Aug 26, 2023
I have been a patient of Dr Zalepuga's for 9 years now, he has performed three colon screenings for me during that time frame. He is very thorough, professional, and always makes time for me and answers any question or concerns I have. I would recommend him to anyone.
Wesley — Aug 26, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Lithuanian
Russian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Kaunas Medical Academy
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Ball Memorial Hospital
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ball Memorial Hospital
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of South Alabama
    2002
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rimantas Zalepuga, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Zalepuga's profile.

Dr. Zalepuga frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Gas-Bloat Syndrome and Hemorrhoids. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rimantas Zalepuga, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Blake Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rimantas Zalepuga, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Blake Hospital

    2020 59th St W, Bradenton, FL