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Dr. Renuka Umashanker, MD

Dr. Renuka Umashanker, MD

Gastroenterology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Renuka Umashanker, MD is a gastroenterologist in Hamden, CT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360 Hamden, CT 06518
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Dr. Umashanker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Umashanker

3.6

17 ratings, 9 with a written review
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4 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 14, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Rosemary Hofmiller – Aug 13, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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mark levine – Oct 25, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Len in CT – Jul 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Guilford, CT – Feb 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Rose in Venice, FL – Jan 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Susanne in Hamden, CT 06517 – Aug 04, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mr. M in West Haven, CT – Jul 20, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Umashanker was born in India and raised in New York City. She attended Hunter College in New York City, where she received B.A. degrees in Chemistry and Psychology. She then received her M.D. from the State University of New York at the Health...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Gastroenterology And Hepatology Fellowship|university Of Vermont

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1995
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1993
  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Locations

Practice

HHC Physician Services PLLC2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360 Hamden, CT 06518
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Practice

Oncology Hematology Care of Connecticut LLC40 Commerce Park Milford, CT 06460
2

Practice

Yale-New Haven Hospital-Saint Raphael Campus1450 Chapel St New Haven, CT 06511
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Practice

Office1591 Boston Post Rd Ste 206 Guilford, CT 06437
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St
    New Haven, CT 06510
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

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

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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  • Bridgeport Hospital

    267 Grant St
    Bridgeport, CT 06610
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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