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Dr. Atul Thakker, MD

Dr. Atul Thakker, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Atul Thakker, MD is a general surgeon in Centralia, WA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with Providence Centralia Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 135 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (135 reviews)

Providence Medical Group Centralia General Surgery

1720 Cooks Hill Rd Centralia, WA 98531

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Thakker specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
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Dr. Thakker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thakker

4.7
135 ratings, 122 with a written review
5 star
82%
82%
4 star
13%
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3 star
1%
1%
2 star
1%
1%
1 star
4%
4%

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Wonderful
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Apr 22, 2025
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I have went to Dr Thacker many times and he has always been wonderful. I know he wants me to get well and orders the appropriate tests.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Apr 22, 2025
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Provider was clear during discussions and made sure I understood what was needed.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Apr 13, 2025
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Every one was great
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No results
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No results
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Mar 28, 2025
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Everyone from the receptionist to the nurses and doctors was amazing. I highly recommend this team for anyone who needs any type of surgery.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 28, 2025
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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.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Feb 18, 2025
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Best FAST experience ever. I LOVED it
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  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Feb 17, 2025
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Great I'm around still thank you all
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  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Feb 17, 2025
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Everyone was really nice and explained how everything is going to be with my procedure I need to do to find out what is going on with my heartburn and throat they scheduled me in really quick I was very happy.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Jan 22, 2025
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I like Dr Thakker's manner when dealing with patients
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  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Jan 19, 2025
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Great communications
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No results
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No results
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Jan 19, 2025
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This provider is extremely knowledgeable, caring, and attentive. I would recommend him to anybody and everybody. He is so kind, which is important these days for medical providers. He deserves all good things in life!
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Jan 14, 2025
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Very professional
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  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Jan 13, 2025
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It was all good. thank you
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  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Jan 07, 2025
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I felt like this team was very thorough in all areas
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  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Jan 05, 2025
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I have had 4 surgeries done at Centralia Providence and every time the Surgeons and Nurses are completely amazing wonderful human beings. I feel like there my family. I give Centralia Providence a 10+.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Dec 18, 2024
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Dr Thakker and staff are always friendly and professional I would highly recommend this office.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 15, 2024
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Great
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  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Nov 25, 2024
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Where is he when you need him?
This man does deserve these rave reviews. Sure, he can cut open a body and remove an organ, that is the skill he’s trained do. Good job. You did the bare minimum. What you totally messed up is you gave my brother total false hope by telling him that his very rare and aggressive cancer was going to be fixed by a colectomy. In fact, after the surgery, you told him, my sister and myself he had nothing at all to worry about. Guess what, you were really wrong. I obviously knew you were full of it, but I didn’t want to upset him by telling him that, because IT IS YOUR JOB to tell him all the possible outcomes and you didn’t. You are a disgrace and so is Providence hospitals for keeping providers like you on staff. You should be ashamed of yourself. You were nowhere to be found after his appendectomy to tell him he had cancer the first time and you were nowhere to be found to tell him the cancer spread after the colectomy (he found out through MY CHART!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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James – Nov 24, 2024
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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.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Nov 05, 2024
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Dr. Atul Thakker, MD is a general surgeon in Centralia, WA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with Providence Centralia Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

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  • Oreg Health Scis University

    Internship Hospital, 1993
  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Providence Medical Group Centralia General Surgery

Providence Medical Group Centralia General Surgery1720 Cooks Hill Rd Centralia, WA 98531
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence Centralia Hospital

    914 S Scheuber Rd
    Centralia, WA 98531

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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