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Dr. Vikram Tarugu, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 52
Dr. Vikram Tarugu, MD
4.4 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Vikram Tarugu, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Okeechobee, FL.
Dr. Vikram Tarugu, MD
4.4 (13 Ratings)
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Dr. Vikram Tarugu, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 52
Okeechobee, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vikram Tarugu, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Okeechobee, FL.

About

Dr. Vikram Tarugu, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Okeechobee, FL. They graduated from University of Mysore and completed a residency at Montefiore Medical Center. They currently practice at Gastro in Florida and are affiliated with HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital. Dr. Tarugu has experience treating conditions like Congenital Anomaly Esophagus, Gastric Ulcer and Thrush among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tarugu received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tarugu is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Gastric Ulcer
Thrush
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Gastric Ulcer
Thrush
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Acute Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Unexplained Weight Loss
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Atresia
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hepatic Fibrosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis D
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Joint Pain
Liver Cancer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
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 Gastro in Florida
    201 SW 16th St, Okeechobee, FL 34974

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tarugu
4.4
Based on 13 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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May 18, 2023
I was more than satisfied with the entire experience including Dr. And staff. Very punctual, clean, knowledgeable and kind. Could not be more pleased
— May 18, 2023
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Mysore
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Montefiore Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Montefiore Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Tarugu frequently treats the following conditions: Congenital Anomaly Esophagus, Gastric Ulcer and Thrush. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Vikram Tarugu, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Vikram Tarugu, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital

    1796 US Highway 441 N, Okeechobee, FL