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Dr. Niharika R. Mallepally, MD MPH is a gastroenterologist in Encino, CA specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2017 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Niharika R. Mallepally, MD MPH is affiliated with UCLA Health.
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Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
Dr. Niharika R. Mallepally, MD MPH graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2017. She completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the gastroenterology and internal medicine and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine (2017)
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (2020)
Board Certification: gastroenterology and internal medicine
Licensed In: California
Dr. Niharika R. Mallepally, MD MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Niharika R. Mallepally, MD MPH appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California and UFCM Health System.
According to our sources, Dr. Niharika R. Mallepally, MD MPH accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Niharika R. Mallepally, MD MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 170 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Niharika R. Mallepally, MD MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in Encino, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Niharika R. Mallepally, MD MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Skyrizi $42 |
Rinvoq $34 |
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Dr. Niharika Mallepally is a physician who specializes in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Mallepally's average rating from her patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). In her practice, Dr. Mallepally focuses on colonoscopy. She is professionally affiliated with UCLA Health. Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Mallepally accepts. According to UCLA Health, new patients are welcome to contact her office in North Hollywood, CA. She attended medical school at Emory University School of Medicine and Duke University School of Medicine. For her professional training, Dr. Mallepally completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. In addition to English, Dr. Mallepally (or staff) speaks Telugu and Spanish.
