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Dr. Purnachander Bikkasani, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 79
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Dr. Purnachander Bikkasani, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 79
Inverness, FL
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Purnachander Bikkasani, MD works in Inverness, FL as a Gastroenterologist and has 51 years experience.

They are board certified in Gastroenterology and graduated from Gandhi Medical College in 1973. Dr. Bikkasani completed a residency at Bergen Regional Medical Center. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Bikkasani practices at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, FL.

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Locations

  1. 1 Citrus Memorial Hospital
    502 W Highland Blvd, Inverness, FL 34452

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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Gandhi Medical College
    1973
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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
  • Gandhi General Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Bergen Regional Medical Center
    1982
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Bronx-Lebanon Hospital
    1985
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. Bikkasani is board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Bikkasani has been practicing as a Gastroenterologist for 51 years.

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  1. Hepatitis C Screening: Questions for the Doctor

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