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Dr. Atul Thakker, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: General Surgery
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1992)
Professional interests include: gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), feeding tube insertion, appendectomy, and more.
1720 Cooks Hill Road Providence Medical Plaza
Centralia, WA 98531

Dr. Atul Thakker, MD is a general surgeon in Centralia, WA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Atul Thakker, MD is affiliated with Providence and Providence Centralia Hospital.

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Office Locations

1720 Cooks Hill Road Providence Medical Plaza
Centralia, WA 98531
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Some issues Dr. Atul Thakker, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the sweat glands become overactive, leading to excessive sweating. It can occur in just one area, such as the armpits, feet, or hands; or it can be general sweating over the entire body. Hyperhidrosis can happen to people of all ages and genders. It is estimated that the condition affects as many as 3% of all people, but many are never diagnosed because they are too embarrassed to talk about their symptoms with their doctor.

When excessive sweating is the main complaint and is not related to any other condition, it is called primary hyperhidrosis. There is no known cause, but it does tend to run in families. Secondary hyperhidrosis is sweating that is caused by another medical condition, such as anxiety, cancer, hyperthyroidism, or menopause. Sometimes treating the underlying condition can improve this type of sweating.

There are tests doctors can use to diagnose hyperhidrosis. One involves simply soaking up the perspiration with paper and then weighing the paper to measure how much extra sweat is being produced. Another test, called the starch-iodine test, involves covering the body with powder. This powder turns blue in any areas where sweat is produced.

Treatment depends on the severity of the hyperhidrosis and the areas affected. Some options are:

  • Prescription antiperspirants, which contain aluminum chloride and work by plugging the sweat ducts. This signals the sweat glands to decrease sweat production. They work for moderate cases of hyperhidrosis and are relatively affordable.
  • Lontophoresis, a procedure that uses small amounts of electricity and a tray of tap water to decrease production of sweat glands in the hands or feet.
  • Botox, which can be injected into the nerves that control sweat glands in the underarms.
  • Sympathectomy, a surgery for severe cases that can be performed to cut the nerves that stimulate sweat production. Sympathectomy is most effective for hyperhidrosis of the hands. It may cause new symptoms of sweating elsewhere on the body.
  • Surgery to remove sweat glands, most often in the underarms.

Hyperhidrosis is a serious medical condition that causes both physical and emotional distress. Treatments are available, and support groups exist to help patients cope.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

colonoscopy
colonoscopy with biopsy
colonoscopy with lesion removal
EGD with biopsy
EGD with lesion removal
endoscopy
esophageal balloon dilation
gastrointestinal biopsy
gastrointestinal procedures
inpatient hospital care
removal of lesion

By Affordability:

EGD with dilation
EGD with esophageal dilation
endoscopic esophageal dilation
esophageal dilation
upper endoscopy with dilation
upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Atul Thakker, MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopy, esophageal balloon dilation, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for EGD with dilation, EGD with esophageal dilation, endoscopic esophageal dilation, esophageal dilation, upper endoscopy with dilation, and upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD
diagnostic upper endoscopy
EGD with biopsy
EGD with lesion removal
emergency care
emergency room care
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
therapeutic EGD
therapeutic upper endoscopy
upper endoscopy
upper endoscopy with biopsy
upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2012, Dr. Atul Thakker, MD had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, emergency care, emergency room (ER) care, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Washington. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul Thakker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Centralia, WA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 21
anastomosis 18
catheterization 34
diagnostic procedures 258
doctor visit 622
gastrointestinal procedures 297
hospital care 404
inpatient care 404
minimally invasive procedures 276
open surgery 21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 258

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul Thakker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Centralia, WA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 27
anastomosis 12
catheterization 12
diagnostic procedures 212
doctor visit 612
gastrointestinal procedures 251
hospital care 366
inpatient care 366
minimally invasive procedures 224
open surgery 27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 212

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD.

Gender
Male 210
Female 316
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 505
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 184
From 75 to 84 154
85 and over 74
Less than 65 114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD in 2013

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 33
Dementia 14
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul Thakker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Centralia, WA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 18
balloon dilation 11
catheterization 14
diagnostic procedures 182
doctor visit 603
esophageal dilation 11
gastrointestinal procedures 211
hospital care 321
inpatient care 321
minimally invasive procedures 193
open surgery 18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 182

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD.

Gender
Male 219
Female 308
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 506
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 207
From 75 to 84 170
85 and over 58
Less than 65 92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD in 2014

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 31
Dementia 12
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul Thakker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Centralia, WA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 18
diagnostic procedures 204
doctor visit 510
gastrointestinal procedures 233
hospital care 305
inpatient care 305
minimally invasive procedures 215
open surgery 18
preventive care 11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 204

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD.

Gender
Male 452
Female 524
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 928
Black 0
Hispanic 22
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 354
From 75 to 84 282
85 and over 136
Less than 65 204

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD in 2015

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 33
Dementia 16
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul Thakker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Centralia, WA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 21
catheterization 14
diagnostic procedures 227
doctor visit 461
gastrointestinal procedures 280
hospital care 315
inpatient care 291
minimally invasive procedures 259
open surgery 21
outpatient care 24
preventive care 32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 227

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD.

Gender
Male 228
Female 286
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 483
Black 0
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 199
From 75 to 84 128
85 and over 64
Less than 65 123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD in 2016

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 29
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 29
Dementia 14
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul Thakker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Centralia, WA during 2017 were inpatient care, hospital care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 22
anastomosis 13
balloon dilation 12
catheterization 24
diagnostic procedures 252
doctor visit 435
esophageal dilation 12
gastrointestinal procedures 323
hospital care 496
inpatient care 496
minimally invasive procedures 301
open surgery 22
preventive care 24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 252

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD.

Gender
Male 259
Female 279
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 512
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 200
From 75 to 84 158
85 and over 77
Less than 65 103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD in 2017

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 31
Dementia 16
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul Thakker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Centralia, WA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 50
balloon dilation 18
diagnostic procedures 336
doctor visit 456
esophageal dilation 18
excision 11
gastrointestinal procedures 404
hospital care 475
inpatient care 475
minimally invasive procedures 354
open surgery 50
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 336
urologic procedures 11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD.

Gender
Male 256
Female 276
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 496
Black 0
Hispanic 14
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 195
From 75 to 84 162
85 and over 66
Less than 65 109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD in 2018

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 34
Dementia 13
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul Thakker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Centralia, WA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 13
balloon dilation 11
catheterization 13
diagnostic procedures 324
doctor visit 403
emergency care 16
esophageal dilation 11
gastrointestinal procedures 348
hospital care 459
inpatient care 440
minimally invasive procedures 335
minor procedures 17
open surgery 13
outpatient care 19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 324

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD.

Gender
Male 231
Female 254
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 451
Black 0
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 182
From 75 to 84 167
85 and over 55
Less than 65 81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 36
Dementia 13
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul Thakker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Centralia, WA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation 15
diagnostic procedures 357
doctor visit 286
esophageal dilation 15
gastrointestinal procedures 387
hospital care 452
inpatient care 413
minimally invasive procedures 387
outpatient care 39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 357

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD.

Gender
Male 203
Female 198
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 370
Black 0
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 157
From 75 to 84 143
85 and over 50
Less than 65 51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD in 2020

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 32
Dementia 13
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul Thakker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Centralia, WA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 20
diagnostic procedures 246
doctor visit 292
emergency care 14
gastrointestinal procedures 266
hospital care 392
inpatient care 330
minimally invasive procedures 246
open surgery 20
outpatient care 62
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 246

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD.

Gender
Male 176
Female 184
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 328
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 139
From 75 to 84 103
85 and over 54
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD in 2021

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 32
Dementia 15
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul Thakker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Centralia, WA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 14
balloon dilation 16
diagnostic procedures 315
doctor visit 300
emergency care 23
esophageal dilation 16
gastrointestinal procedures 345
hospital care 520
inpatient care 480
minimally invasive procedures 331
open surgery 14
outpatient care 40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 315

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD.

Gender
Male 177
Female 206
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 357
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 145
From 75 to 84 129
85 and over 61
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 31
Dementia 10
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Atul Thakker, MD treated as a general surgeon in Centralia, WA were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

abdominal surgery 22
anastomosis 14
balloon dilation 13
catheterization 18
diagnostic procedures 264
doctor visit 452
emergency care 17
esophageal dilation 13
excision 11
gastrointestinal procedures 304
hospital care 409
inpatient care 392
minimally invasive procedures 283
minor procedures 17
open surgery 22
outpatient care 36
preventive care 22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 264
urologic procedures 11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD.

Gender
Male 219
Female 257
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 448
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 8
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 145
85 and over 63
Less than 65 89
65 to 74 178

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Atul Thakker, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 29
Atrial Fibrillation 13
Dementia 12
Cancer 14

Education & Training

Dr. Atul Thakker, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1992)

Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals (1997)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Atul Thakker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Providence Centralia Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Atul Thakker, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, WellPoint, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Managed Health Network (MHN), South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency, Naphcare, Carelon PPO, State of Washington Department of Corrections, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Thurston County Corrections, First Choice PPO and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Atul Thakker, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO
Aetna PPO
CIGNA PPO
Medicare Advantage
Interplan PPO
TriWest
United Healthcare
TRICARE
Medicaid
Humana
Cigna
United Healthcare Medicaid
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
Providence
Humana HMO
First Health
WellPoint
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Aetna Medicare PPO
Managed Health Network (MHN)
South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency
Naphcare
Carelon PPO
State of Washington Department of Corrections
Premera
Evernorth PPO
Thurston County Corrections
First Choice PPO
Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Atul Thakker, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 196 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Atul Thakker, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Centralia, WA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-02-13
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Dr. Thakker is very professional and clear about what he does. He is very experienced, and he answered all my questions.I have mentioned to friends that I am having him as a my doctor for an upcoming surgery, and almost everyone I have spoken to has heard of him or had surgery themselves performed by him, and every single person has had nothing but good things to say about him as a Doctor. It really says something for a doctor to have such a wonderful reputation. I feel that I am in good hands.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-05
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I wish he was my everything provider but I realize he has a lot of people that need his help. Good experiences that he is to the point and shows confidence as well as understanding. I just wish my body would quit being a weakling. Over my lifetime I have not had had great experiences with all doctors and he is one of two that especially get my vote of confidence.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-15
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Very happy with all my contacts with Dr. Thakker. He was called In to assess my need for surgery while I was In the ER. My contact with him was reassuring and a follow up appt was made as a part of my discharge from ER. This latest visit was a follow up to that visit. Very Happy with all contacts with Dr. Thakker and would highly recommend him.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2023-09-27
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My surgery consultation felt rushed. I didn't get some answers I needed. But come surgery day I had the very best experience. The nurses were the very best I've dealt with. It was quick and smooth.I think the only problem is the surgeon is way to busy. Super nice guy and he took care of me. He was very polite in passing.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-07-08
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I have received the very best of care from all involved with this surgery and follow up appts. All the people I came in contact with were all very professional and caring it was a pleasure to have contact with such a great staff in the Hospital and surgery area also the after care, Thank You for all you have done and do
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-02
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I am hopeful that Dr Thakker is really going to find out what is causing my pain. He has done well with the other issues I have had over the last 2 years. I felt heard but that has not always been the case with other providers. Or I may not have had the issues I have conquered.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-10-12
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In this Busy, rush-rush world, Dr. Thakkers and his team are a breath of fresh air! They listen and do their very best to remedy any issues they can. Kindness is Never a Waste of Time or Resources! From the Front Desk to the care received, These Folks are Outstanding!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-18
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I have received care from Dr Atul Thakker for the last 10 years. He is always very professional. He explains things in a way I can understand. He is kind. I had him for my emergency surgery two years ago. I feel very confident knowing he will do my upcoming surgery.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-25
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The staff and doctors at Providence Centralia are awesome, they put the patient first and are professional and compassionate in every way. This represents the exact opposite of what I experienced at other hospitals this past year.Thank you Providence Centralia.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2024-05-14
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My wife was with me during my apt. She also had an apt with my provider 2 weeks from mine. My Providers team was able to accommodate my wife's apt on the same day as mine, without us asking them too. This saved us another 2hr round trip. Super appreciative!!

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Atul Thakker, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Davol Inc. $119 Phasix Mesh
$72 		BD MAX
$30 		PHASIX
$17
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $94 Da Vinci Surgical System
$94
Osiris Therapeutics Inc. $13 GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX
$13
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $226

Biography

Dr. Atul Thakker is a specialist in general surgery in Centralia, WA. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University. Clinical interests for Dr. Thakker include feeding tube insertion, inguinal hernia, and umbilical hernia. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He accepts several insurance carriers, including HealthSmart, Coventry, and CIGNA Plans. Dr. Thakker is affiliated with Providence Centralia Hospital. His practice in Centralia, WA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.

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