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Nik Teppara, MD
- General Surgery Bariatric/Minimally Invasive Surgery Colon and Rectal Surgery Weight Management
Nik Teppara, MD
- General Surgery Bariatric/Minimally Invasive Surgery Colon and Rectal Surgery Weight Management
Conditions and Treatments
- Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Laparoscopic Roux En Y Gastric Bypass
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Pyloroplasty
- Bariatric Surgery Weight Management
- Laparoscopic Gastrectomy
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement
- Laparoscopic Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Robotic Incisional Hernia Repair
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Axillary Abscess
- Cholelithiasis
- Colorectal Cancer
- Appendicitis
- Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
- Robotic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Obesity
- Hernia
- Gastric Outlet Obstruction
- Diverticulitis
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Robotic Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Robotic Colectomy
- Achalasia
- Cholecystitis
- Sebaceous Cyst
- End-Stage Renal Disease
Ratings and Reviews
4.880 Ratings 35 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.8 |
| Cared about me | 4.8 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.8 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.8 |
Within Atrium Health, we use survey results to better understand what is important to our patients and how we can improve healthcare experiences. The overall Patient Rating score comes from the questions on our Medallia Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale, where 0 represents "very poor" and 10 represents "very good.” Those scores are shown as 1 to 5 stars on the provider’s profile.
Patient Comments
- January 10, 2023 I had a complicated story from a previous surgery and Dr. Teppara listened to my complete story and explained how he would do the surgery and keep me safe. A very good listener and caring surgeon.
- January 4, 2023 Quick assessment of medical condition & explanation of required procedure to address, plus follow up actions post surgery to realize best results without complications. Answers provided to all questions & concerns posed during the consultation.
- December 14, 2022 I already had a history with Niihau Teppara before and was glad he is the surgeon to do my surgery
- November 23, 2022 Appointment was rushed and my questions about the surgical procedure were not answered. There was a very long wait time and I was told there had been a mistake made in scheduling.
- November 19, 2022 Very straightforward. Worked with me on scheduling surgery. Willingness to listen.
- November 16, 2022 He was very thorough, friendly, and, and flexible with scheduling.
- November 11, 2022 Dr Teppara is very kind, caring and professional
- November 10, 2022 Excellent ??
- October 16, 2022 Very professional and shows interest on the patient needs and concerns
- October 6, 2022 Dr walk in professionally greeted me by my name sit and listen to me and give me all the chances to explain why I was there he explain things in a way that I could understand after he finished he walked me to the checkout and they walk me to the door that was very acceptable
- September 18, 2022 Dr. Teppara is very caring and kind. He always answers my questions in a way that I can easily understand
- September 8, 2022 Dr. Teppara is not only professional, he is also caring and spends time with you!! He does not "rush" through appointments like some of my Doctors do! Dr. Teppara makes sure you understand everything before leaving his office. He is thorough, kind and compassionate. He is by your side from the original office visit, through surgery and aftercare! He made me feel comfortable and safe!!
- August 27, 2022 Great
- August 16, 2022 Dr.Teppara is professional, friendly and caring. He explains things in an easy to understand way.
- July 30, 2022 He was very nice, explained everything extremely well ,but just as important, he was very respectful to his staff with a please and a thank you for everything they did to help him with my examination. He assisted me with dates to accommodate me for schedule my surgery.
- July 18, 2022 Dr. Teppara answered all my questions and addressed all concerns I had.
- July 18, 2022 Dr. Teppara was professional and knowledgeable! He was concerned for my health and included me in the conversation! He exhibited a caring attitude!
- June 30, 2022 Had very little contact with him.I"m sure he is a very good at his job ,very busy so I never saw him afterwards.
- June 30, 2022 He needs to truly listen to what patients are saying and not be dismissive of their concerns. That can be very risky. It also creates distrust
- June 16, 2022 seems caring, smart. I think he will fix me right up.
- May 25, 2022 Dr. Teppara is very caring and thorough. He went the extra mile to make sure he was giving me the best care possible. I highly recommend him and already have.
- May 24, 2022 He was very caring and he really listens to you as a person not just another dollar sign like some of the surgeon’s I’ve seen.
- May 17, 2022 He is a wonderful doctor! I feel very comedic in his hands and I suffer frm survive anxiety and he made me feel ok about the procedure and that means a lot bc I am very scared to have any kind of surgery but I feel ok with he doing it
- April 30, 2022 Friendly, informative, patient. Answers questions and doesn't seem rushed to get to next patient.
- April 28, 2022 He is good man an understand how I’m feelin an cared bout my health to make sure everything’s good wit me so I want to thank him to understand me an tell me wat I need to……
- April 6, 2022 Took the time to sit down and explain/discuss all aspects of care. Was not rushed. Great bedside manner.
- April 3, 2022 Well pleased with explanation of diagnosis and treatment.
- March 31, 2022 Dr.Nikhil Teppara, MD: He is a very Caring Physician, who have shown me. That he is very concerned about my situation of illness.That He will do his best to solve my health issues, the best that he can with my understanding the situation too. He's a doctor to me, that will go the extra mile, to try and fix your situation at any cost. I give him as a Caring-Respectful -Doctor Of Excellence, God's total Blessing !! I'm 65, years Old, and have known him for about 4yrs. now. My health was in a serious situation, that really needed to be to Corrected. Dr.Teppara, corrected some hernia holes that was linking in my stomach. For that I thank God for using him, to do his best work. That God has Blessed him with as a Medical Physician, to care for his patients! So I give this young doctor all God's Blessings! That he will continue to help anyone, that's in need of his medical services under his degree, with God's knowledge of leadership! I'm sure that I will get the answer to the issues, of my least visit as well. Thank God for using Dr.Tappara, to help others, that's in need. Ms.James. 3/31/22
- March 11, 2022 Excellent communication, exudes confidence, excellent surgeon.
- March 9, 2022 Took time to listen to my concerns and questions
- February 15, 2022 Thank you
- February 12, 2022 Very knowledgeable and professional.
- February 1, 2022 Dr. Teppara, Brittany Shaw (PA), Dr. Andrew White, Elizabeth White (PA), were all very helpful and kind during my hospital stay and during office visits. I could tell they were genuinely concerned with my wellbeing! Excellent providers!!
- January 28, 2022 Dr. Teppara is obviously extremely experienced and competent !! Very satisfactory conversation with him... All questions answered..
- January 27, 2022 Whole office was thorough, professional and friendly.
Locations
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Weight Management Center - Westchester
Formerly known as Weight Management Center - Gatewood
Credentials
Education
- MD, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, 2006
Internship
- Orlando Regional Medical Center, 2007
Residency
- Atlanta Medical Center, 2008
- Stamford Health System, 2011
Board Certifications
- American Board of Surgery, Surgery
Positions
- Physician - Wake Forest Health Network
Insurance
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022
AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)
AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations
BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
VA CCN: Accepted at all locations
WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC