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Dr. Vivian Bethala, MD

Dr. Vivian Bethala, MD

Gastroenterology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Vivian Bethala, MD is a gastroenterologist in Emerson, NJ and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bethala has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from Jawaharlal Inst Med Ed, Pondicherry in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Holy Name Medical Center and Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

466 Old Hook Rd Ste 9 Emerson, NJ 07630
Telehealth available

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Dr. Bethala is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Bethala's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bethala

4.3

23 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
4%
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2 Star
9%
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Feb 13, 2025
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 01, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
3 people found this helpful
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Feb 02, 2021
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No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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May 08, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 19, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Naira – Jun 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Wayne, NJ – Dec 08, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Vivian Bethala, MD is a gastroenterologist in Emerson, NJ and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bethala has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated...read more
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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

  • Cooper Hosp-u Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984
  • Cooper Hospital University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984
  • Cooper Hosp-u Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1981
  • Cooper Hospital University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1981
  • Dc General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1978
  • Jawaharlal Inst Med Ed, Pondicherry

    Medical School, 1974
  • Jawaharlal Institute Of Post-graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Bethala is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Vivian K. Bethala MD PA466 Old Hook Rd Ste 9 Emerson, NJ 07630
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    Practice

    Valley Hospital223 N Van Dien Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Holy Name Medical Center

      718 Teaneck Rd
      Teaneck, NJ 07666

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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    • Valley Hospital

      223 N Van Dien Ave
      Ridgewood, NJ 07450
      Recipient of 48
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      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.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical

      250 Old Hook Rd
      Westwood, NJ 07675
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

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

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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