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Dr. Thomas Imperato, MD

Dr. Thomas Imperato, MD

Gastroenterology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Imperato, MD is a gastroenterologist in Sacramento, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Imperato has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from University of Padua in 1970. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy General Hospital and Methodist Hospital of Sacramento. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

8 am
to
5 pm

Tuesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Wednesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Thursday

8 am
to
5 pm

Friday

8 am
to
5 pm
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8120 Timberlake Way Ste 101
Sacramento, CA 95823

Locations

UC Davis Spine Center

Mercy Medical Group8120 Timberlake Way Ste 101 Sacramento, CA 95823
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions
New Patient?
(916) 306-7951

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Imperato is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital Sacramento, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Imperato is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Imperato specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Imperato's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Imperato

3.6
30 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 star
60%
60%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
7%
7%
2 star
7%
7%
1 star
27%
27%

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Thank you all who helped me
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 27, 2024
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Doctor was very friendly and informative. I liked him and would recommend him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 06, 2024
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Dr Imperato is by far the best doctor I have ever had! He goes above and beyond for his patients. He's professional, knowledgeable, caring, good hearted down to earth physician! My favorite doctor in all my years! There will never be another doctor like him!!!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
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May 31, 2024
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Met all my needs
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 07, 2024
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He is the best doctor...
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 01, 2024
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I loved him. He was thorough and kind. Excellent care
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 08, 2024
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One of the very best doctors I have ever been to. He made me feel very comfortable and put me at ease immediately.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 30, 2023
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I had a very good experience overall.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 16, 2023
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All my medical experiences with Dr. Imperato have been positive because he seems to truly care about his patients and their health issues. He's got knowledge, caring manner, and desire to help with health issues.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 15, 2023
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Dr listened but barely examined me
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 30, 2023
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Can't say, been on hold three times for over an hour each time just to make an appointment , no one answers the phone. VERY POOR customer relations.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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ROY S. – Jun 24, 2021
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He charged me for so many things and didn't exolplain, also he did nothing to help me! I had blood in my stool, i went for an office visit literally just to schedule an appointment for a colonoscopy (he did nothing else except tell me what I already know and is obvious that I am aware I have blood in my stool), and I was charged $539, and I continue to recieve random bills with no detail as to what I am charged for from him. It is ridiculous at the lack of decency, I am not rich nor do I have money to just give him for not helping me. Which I thought is what a doctor is for? I lost trust in doctors.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 16, 2021
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Lacking staff coordination. Hard to get I. Touch and changes alot of apointments at last minute.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Aug 07, 2020
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Horrible staffing. I was in alot of pain and doctor recommended endoscopy asap for which the nurse scheduled me for covid 19 test and endoscopy procedure. Once I got everything done. On day of my procedure they checked me in and got my IV done and right before they were about to take me into procedure the nurse said you need to go back home and reschedule both covid 19 test and the procedure because we incorrectly scheduled your covid 19 test two weeks in advance instead of one week. Now I am already suffering with so much h and they are putting people through more pain and medical and financial expenses as that is total of three work days I had to take off. Very inconvenient experience.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Aug 07, 2020
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Wonderful, very dedicated physician, takes time with his patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Oct 29, 2019
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Dr is definitely worth a 5 star rating. His front office staff needs drastic improvements.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 08, 2019
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Dr Imperato is the best. Very knowledgeable in his practice. He spends the appropriate amount of time with me. As far as having procedure done he is probably the best in Sacramento.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Patrick Ferrie in Elk Grove, CA – May 28, 2018
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DR. IMPERATO I LIKE, HE SEEMS TO BE CARING. HIS OFFICE STAFF LEAVES MUCH TO BE DESIRED, ALONG WITH HIS ANSWERING SERVICE. I HAVE TO LEAVE SEVERAL... YES SEVERAL MESSAGES IN ORDER TO GET A RETURN CALL. ALSO, WAS SCHEDULED FOR COLONOSCOPY, FOUND OUT FROM HOSPITAL THAT THE DAY SCHEDULED IT WAS A HOLIDAY, NEVER GOT A CALL TO RESCHEDULE FROM DR. OFFICE.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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Elk Grove, CA – Apr 15, 2017
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Dr. Imperato performed a routine colonoscopy on me. Due to my relatively young age, he inquired the reason for my exam. When I told him "family history," he asked who. I told him about my father and grandfather, and he seemed genuinely interested and concerned. The procedure was painless and quick.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Sacramento, CA – Feb 28, 2017
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I have been a patient of Dr. Imperato for 30+ years now and I have absolute confidence in his care and responsiveness to my issues. I would highly recommend Dr. Imperato. You just have to be patient as it takes some time before you can get an appointment because of he has many patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
13 others found this helpful
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Elk Grove, CA – Dec 29, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe in providing excellent patient care and satisfaction as well as providing quick responses and open communication to my patients.

biography

My strong family history in medicine and that fact that I enjoy helping and taking care of others is why I became a medical provider.
  • Gastroenterology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Calif Hospital|university Of California - Davis

    Fellowship Hospital, 1974
  • Residency-long Island College Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1973
  • Internship-long Island College Hospital|long Island College Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1971
  • University Of Padua

    Medical School, 1970
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
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Dr. Imperato is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mercy General Hospital

      4001 J St
      Sacramento, CA 95819
      Recipient of 10
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion

      2825 Capitol Ave
      Sacramento, CA 95816
      Recipient of 19
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

      View all awards

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher 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
    • Methodist Hospital of Sacramento

      7500 Hospital Dr
      Sacramento, CA 95823
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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