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
4.9128 Ratings 49 Comments |
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| Listened to me | 4.9 |
| Cared about me | 4.8 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.9 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.9 |
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
- May 17, 2023 Dr.Teppara was wonderful at my visit! I felt like he really listened to my questions and concerns and was caring. He gave me thorough information and made me feel like this is my journey but I am backed by a very knowledgeable and caring team to help me succeed and thrive for a better and healthier life. I loved being able to see Dr. Tepparas work and interviews on YouTube which you don't get from every doctor and is a comfort. I recommend him and Wake Forest to any and everyone!!! ?????
- May 13, 2023 If you need or looking for any kind of bariatric surgery or gastrointestinal surgery this Dr is very different than most. My husband sees him and he does not want to see anybody else. We drive over 180 miles one way to see Dr Teppara and will continue to do so.
- May 10, 2023 He knew exactly what to do and say.
- May 10, 2023 His ability to explain everything and have it make sense was great.
- May 8, 2023 Dr. Teppara was well-informed of my current medical issues. I feel confident that I have the best surgeon for my condition.
- May 2, 2023 Dr Teppara performed surgery for me in the past, and I chose him this time because he is a caring, personable surgeon and he explains everything so that I understand
- April 25, 2023 Dr. Teppara cares about his patients not just from a clinical perspective but from a human standpoint. He cares about more than just a number on the scale but the person as a whole and will help to ensure that you can be successful as long as you put the work in to meet the goal.
- April 22, 2023 Dr. Teppara was very caring. Explained what surgery he felt was best for me. Also explained why he would not choose the other surgery options. Explained the program and follow up. He also told me his experience with performing my type of surgery which made me feel much better about having this done.
- April 14, 2023 Very thorough, showed me MRI that I had not seen before and gave me a new understanding of one of my health issues
- April 1, 2023 I was so impressed with his knowledge. He offered options that no other surgeon had mentioned. His bedside manner was refreshing.
- March 28, 2023 Really easy to talk to Explained my case clearly
- March 17, 2023 Dr. Teppara is one of a kind and hands down one of the best doctors I have ever had. He is extremely thorough, professional, personable, honest, caring, pro-active when possible, etc. He doesn't miss a beat. I have been blesses to have had him repair hernias on two different occasions. I would highly recommend Dr. Teppara!
- March 9, 2023 Explained everything clearly. Answered questions and was cheerful and positive. It was my first visit and I was very pleased
- March 8, 2023 Made sure to explain thing’s thoroughly and in words I could understand. Not only did he explain the surgery but also made sure to explain test results from a previous doctor to make sure I understood every thing. Asked if I had questions and answered all of them. He was very patient and I never felt rushed. I felt very heard and understood, which is a rare feeling with many doctors.
- March 1, 2023 I really appreciate Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD for helping me through my health condition. My health has improved over the pass two years. He is very kind and thoughtful. I will recommend Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD to others, who are seeking help.
- February 28, 2023 Dr. Teppara is an extremely nice Dr. Really cares about how your feeling and what he can do to make you better, great personality and love the boots he wears! All of the nurses are extremely friendly and kind.
- February 22, 2023 I really appreciated the way the doctor listened to me, was so thorough, and smart. Very pleasant.
- February 15, 2023 Absolutely amazing! He explained everything clearly and made sure I understood my future surgery.
- February 12, 2023 He is the best - very thorough, genuinely cares, great bedside manner, and is an incredible doctor.
- February 11, 2023 He was very nice. He explained the procedure to me, so I could understand.
- February 8, 2023 Very welcoming, friendly answered all of my questions. Made my blood pressure normal after talking with him
- February 8, 2023 The doctor was very nice he listen to me, and he explains the next steps very thoroughly he even drew me a diagram of what the problem could be, and what they would do if they had to do the surgery. Excellent experience!
- February 4, 2023 Consultation was very clear. Maintained an even understanding, personality, and/or manner. Very sincere about the feelings of the patient. Answered any questions with clarity, so that the patient was clear about the aspects of what would be done. But allowed me to make the final decision.
- January 28, 2023 Dr. Tepparra listened to me, explained my care well, and answered all of my questions. He went out of his way to answer my questions by phone the day before my surgery to put my mind at ease. My gallbladder removal surgery went well and incisions are minimal!
- January 18, 2023 # 10
- 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 24, 2022 Very thorough, very patient and very nice. He didn??t make the visit feel rushed. He listened.
- 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 30, 2022 He is patient, kind, and explains everything, I am very happy with my choice . I can't wait to start my journey to weight loss with my tool of gastric sleeve... very excited, to work with his team they are ALL VERY HELPFUL..
- 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.
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