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Rupak Thapa, MD
Rupak Thapa, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Arthrocentesis
- Autoimmune Disorder
- Bursitis
- Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Interleukin 17 Inhibitor
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Crystalline Arthritis
- Myopathy
- Lupus
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
Ratings and Reviews
4.8226 Ratings 115 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
- February 1, 2023 Dr Thapa is extremely knowledgeable, thorough and personable.
- January 28, 2023 Dr. Thapa is thorough with my needs and treatment. He is kind, patient, and listens to questions. He answers in terms I can understand. I would recommend him highly to my friends.
- January 26, 2023 Dr. Rupak Thapa is kind and friendly. He listens well and allows my input. He shows real interest in my health.
- January 21, 2023 Dr. Thapa is an excellent provider. I trust him because he is compassionate, he educates me, and he spends the time needed. He doesn’t rush me to get to another patient.
- January 18, 2023 Dr Thapa always makes you feel like you are his only patient the whole day. He gives exceptional care every time and although he is a busy Dr. You never feel rushed. I LOVE this Dr
- January 11, 2023 Dr Thapa is a thoughtful, concerned provider.
- January 9, 2023 he is the best
- January 6, 2023 Dr. Thapa is so thorough with his care and seems genuinely interested in taking care of my issues.
- December 30, 2022 He has been great to me for the couple years I??ve been going. He is very smart and knows how to help. He even gives advice on issue not related to arthritis which was very nice to see. Highly recommend going to him.
- December 25, 2022 I have no complaints Appointment on time and was out in short time Dr Tappa is always patient and makes sure you understand. Just proud to be his patient
- December 22, 2022 Very professional and shows genuine care .
- December 18, 2022 Dr. Thapa is a concerned and caring MD. He is patient and listens , he is professional and makes me grateful to have him as my Dr. I drive 2.5 hours to see Dr. Thapa and will continue to do so because I am so pleased with my care from Dr. Thapa and staff.
- December 15, 2022 Un doctor muy profesional
- December 15, 2022 Dr. Thapa is a personable and highly skilled care provider who clearly cares. I trust him completely.
- December 9, 2022 Friendly and personal care. He is informative, listens to my concerns, and is professional as he provides the expert care I appreciate.
- December 3, 2022 An excellent and thorough Dr!
- November 29, 2022 Dr Thapa is a very caring doctor and is very attentive
- November 20, 2022 The most considerate,kind and thorough Dr. I have ever had???-and I??m 85 years old. That should tell you how happy I am.
- November 16, 2022 He followed up even more thoroughly after our visit was over.
- November 16, 2022 Dr. Thapa had excellent bedside manner and explained my condition so well. He has called me several times to check on me and give follow up. He is a true asset to Atrium Health.
- November 12, 2022 Dr. Thapa is a caring and responsive physician. I recommend him to anyone suffering from RA.
- November 11, 2022 This is by far the best medical facility I have ever visited
- November 6, 2022 My first appointment with Dr. Thapa was a very positive experience. I feel confident with his follow up of my test results, diagnosis and future plan of care. He explained medical terms in method l could easily understand. Listens and communicates in such a kind manner. Grateful to be a new patient of Dr. Thapa!
- November 4, 2022 Very knowledgeable in his field. Thanks loads
- November 3, 2022 Dr. Thapa excels at listening and responding to any questions or concerns. He is compassionate and knowledgeable.
- November 1, 2022 Dr Thapa is a great Dr. I love him so much. Because he care about his patients, an he listen very well what's going on with me and he will do tests to find out what going on with his patients, you can't ask for a loving caring Dr.
- October 31, 2022 I feel Dr Thapa is a very knowledgeable doctor about a complicated disease. He listens and works at giving you the very best of care tailored to your specific condition.
- October 28, 2022 Friendly, good at what he does, I like to meet with him.
- October 27, 2022 Dr Thapa is very thorough He always gets back to me when I have needed him??? he is also great at checking in with other doctors I have seen for other issues
- October 23, 2022 He is a great doctor and has helped me and my husband with our health issues!
- October 20, 2022 Dr. Thapa is the best!
- October 20, 2022 Dr. Rupak Thapa, MD is a doctor that listens and cares about your health. He explains everything to you about your condition and sets out a plan to help improve your condition. His not like these other doctor than are afraid to check your body over for other problems that may be starting and you haven't thought to see a doctor about.
- October 17, 2022 Had never heard of GCA until it was my diagnosis. Dr. Thapa has been most helpful in explaining the disease to me and what to expect. He is very knowledgeable.
- October 14, 2022 I??ve said this before, and I??ll say it again, Dr. Thapa is by far one of the best doctors I??ve ever had! He??s a very caring and skilled doctor!!! Highly recommend!
- October 9, 2022 Dr Thapa is patient and listens to my issues, caring when things are bad and explains things thoroughly. He takes the time and doesn??t rush you out.
- October 3, 2022 Dr. Thapa is a very caring doctor. He is interested in all aspects of your medical health. he is very good at following up with lab work and upcoming medical tests. Both my daughter, Linda, who accompanies me on all appointments, were pleased when we left Dr.Thapa,s office.
- October 2, 2022 He is a wonderful doctor. Always polite and listens to me. He always says or answers my questions in such a way as to be understandable to me.
- October 2, 2022 I couldn't ask for more! He is a fabulous doctor!
- October 1, 2022 Exemplary, Extraordinary and caring above and beyond the call of medical professionals' duty. Kudos to Dr. Thapa and his Nursing staff for all the professional services they provided to me.
- September 26, 2022 Dr. Thappa is very caring and compassionate just as a doctor ought to be.
- September 17, 2022 Dr, Stranzanac is the best.I know I probably spelled it wrong
- September 12, 2022 Dr Thapa always takes all the time needed to discuss my condition and future plans to properly maintain my health.
- September 11, 2022 He is totally a awesome Dr.
- September 2, 2022 Dr. Thapa is kind and he cares about you and your health
- September 2, 2022 very helpful, direct and informative. Listens and understands my situation
- September 1, 2022 Professional, thorough, knowledgeable, communicable and interested in you and your condition as well as listen's to you
- September 1, 2022 Dr. Thapa has a great bedside manner. He is caring and responsive. He takes the time to explain in detail what is happening or what he thinks is happening with me. I truly appreciate him.
- August 29, 2022 A kind, caring, knowledgeable provider, Dr. Thapa inspires confidence in me as his patient. His accessibility is a constant. Every visit he is ready to listen and to advise, and he always reminds me to contact him before the next appointment if I need him.
- August 23, 2022 Dr. Thapa is a healer. He uses medicine (along with my faith) to restore vitality. I was a very sick lady when I met him. I couldn't walk or talk above a whisper. I could not eat or swallow. With his steady, patient care, I got much better. It was not a fast process - but it was a miraculous one. I share my story every time I get the chance.
- August 14, 2022 He took the time to explain to me and my son what he was thinking for my best care and explained how my illness was progressing.
- August 10, 2022 Dr. Thapa is very knowledgeable. He asks questions and listens to the answers. He shares what actions and tests he will do. He tells you why he is doing them. He shows he cares about his patients.
- August 7, 2022 Dr. Thapa always listens to all my concerns.
- August 6, 2022 Dr. Thapa is easy to talk to. He explains everything and listens to everything you have to say. He is very personable and cares about his patients. He answers you when you message him. He has the best qualities in a Dr that you would look for. Which is very hard to find nowadays.
- August 3, 2022 I was very pleased with my first visit to Wake Forest & meeting Dr. Thapa. He was extremely professional, polite & thorough in his explanation of my medical needs
- August 3, 2022 For a busy doctor, which I know he must be, Dr. Thapa was extraordinarily present for my entire appointment. He explained things in detail, listened to everything I had to say and then asked excellent additional questions. He also followed up with me by phone the very next day to go over lab results with me. I saw Dr. Thapa for a second opinion and I must say the difference between him and my rather perfunctory original rheumatologist was like night and day. He is absolutely top-shelf.
- July 25, 2022 My doctor, Dr. Rupak Thapa, MD and his staff are caring and very professional.
- July 25, 2022 It was a pleasant visit. Dr. Thapa and I communicated through the mywake portal before the visit. He knew my concerns and we were able to address them first. He listened to the updates and how I'm handling the situation, then he responded. I'm also happy he's working with other doctors on my healthcare team (reads their notes, aware of upcoming visits, etc).
- July 24, 2022 In my opinion Dr. Thapa is a very good doctor.
- July 23, 2022 great doctor.
- July 20, 2022 If you have a question come up, he gets back to you in speedy time.
- July 20, 2022 Dr thapa shows concern have done a great job and has great knowledge of my condition have improved a great deal under his care.
- July 17, 2022 This was the first appointment with Dr. Thapa. My husband and myself were very pleased with him. He listened to my concerns and then with the wisdom and knowledge he has, started me on a new path with my diagnosis/treatment.
- July 16, 2022 Dr. Thapa is kind, patient, and is very thorough! He is also prompt in addressing concerns on the portal. I live 2 1/2 hours away in Virginia and it is worth the drive.
- July 14, 2022 He is a good provider.
- July 14, 2022 Dr. Thapa shows concern. He listens and explain things well. He allows me to voice my feelings and thoughts. He doesn??t rush me in and out.
- July 14, 2022 Dr. Thapa is AWESOME!!! He is very thorough and very good at what he does! He thinks outside of the box when it comes to diagnosing and treating complex illnesses. He is by far one of the best doctors that I've ever had!
- July 13, 2022 Went into detail about my problem and advised me on our treatment path.
- July 10, 2022 Very kind and caring doctor.
- July 9, 2022 Dr Thapa is one of my favorite Dr's His caring and compassionate personality are what set him apart from the norm. He always goes above and beyond to make his patients comfortable and feel like they are special.
- July 5, 2022 Dr. Thapa is a very caring doctor
- June 30, 2022 Dr Thapa shows genuine concern for his patients. He comes to each appointment with a well researched knowledge of the patients history and needs.
- June 30, 2022 Thorough and caring. One of the best rheumatologists I have ever seen.
- June 30, 2022 Very happy with my meeting with Dr. Thapa.
- June 24, 2022 Just that I feel blessed I am a patient of Dr Thapa
- June 2, 2022 Dr.Thapa is so nice! He takes time to listen and explain what is going on and what his treatment plan is.
- June 2, 2022 Dr. Thapa is caring and always listens to my health issues. He provides knowledgeable and supportive information that helps me not only with my RA, but other aspects of my healthcare. He made a referral to the pain clinic to help with ongoing pain. I am most happy to report this has proven to be an important part of my total life.
- May 31, 2022 I am extremely confident in Dr. Thapa and his attention to my health needs. I have recommended him to others who are also extremely satisfied with the care he has provided to them.
- May 26, 2022 Very good doctor. Knows his stuff. Explains everything well
- May 21, 2022 Outstanding And caring Doctor
- May 19, 2022 Very blessed to have a physician like Dr. Thapa
- May 19, 2022 Dr thapa always goes above and beyond and actually listens to me and my needs. He is so knowledgeable and talks out his action plans with you and makes sure you fully understand before proceeding. He is the first doctor that I??ve gone to that actually cares about me and my condition.
- May 19, 2022 Dr. Thapa is exceptional and thorough, he doesn??t leave questions unanswered and he truly cares.
- May 16, 2022 Dr. Thapa is 100 percent engaged in the well-being of his patients. He is one of the best doctors I have ever had.
- May 14, 2022 Dr. Thapa is fantastic. He listens, he explains things clearly and he??s compassionate.
- May 11, 2022 I am so happy to be accepted into his practice.
- May 10, 2022 A very concerned and caring Physician.
- May 7, 2022 Dr Thales is the best ever. I just do not know anymore than I did when I first came in. Pain is not less . Diagnosis has not been given..
- May 6, 2022 Dr. Thapa is very knowledgeable on Sjogren's Syndrome. He is attentive, compassionate, and professional.
- May 5, 2022 Always listens to my concerns and includes me in treatment decisions. I feel Dr Thapa is concerned about my overall health and well being. My care is specialized to maximize my quality of life.
- May 4, 2022 Great doctor!!!
- May 3, 2022 Dr. Thapa has followed me through unanticipated problems that required me to stop my RA medication for a while. He communicated with my other providers regarding my healthcare needs. I just hate he had to leave the Country Club area.
- May 1, 2022 Dr. Thapa, is simple the best. He continues to be great in managing my pain.
- April 28, 2022 Dr Thapa is the most caring and conscientious doctor I have. He follows through on all commitments and really listens to what I have to say.
- April 21, 2022 He is truly concerned and up to date with my issues. He went beyond his specialty to assist with another area to ensure I get follow up. I appreciate him and his knowledge.
- April 20, 2022 Dr. Thapa is professional patient, knowledgeable, helpful, listens and interacts with me. He throughly explained the diseases and the disease process for me to understand. He explained possible treatment options and the rationale for the options. 5 stars for Dr. Thapa!
- April 17, 2022 Dr. Thapa is a real diamond and I am grateful to have him as my doctor. Great communication and listening skills.
- April 3, 2022 Dr. Thapa is nice and helpful for me.
- April 3, 2022 Dr Thapa is a wonderful doctor. He never seems rushed; he gives you his full attention when he??s with you. He answers all my questions and includes me in decisions about my care. He explains everything very well.
- March 30, 2022 Besides being a great doctor, he is very friendly and easy to talk to.
- March 22, 2022 Mi experiencia con los doctores que me han atendido en USA no ha sido la mejor, creo que el factor econ??mico es su prioridad y la de los Hospitales. En este caso particular con el dr. THAPA, me brinda toda la confianza del caso, por su conocimiento y don de gentes.
- March 20, 2022 Dr. Thapa is by far one of the best doctors I??ve ever had. He is very thorough and is able to think outside of the box when it comes to auto immune system diseases. He initiates consultation with other specialists involved in my care. Just an awesome doctor all the way around!
- March 20, 2022 Dr. Thapa shows a genuine interest in me and my health care. He explains everything about my condition and treatment as well as options that may be available.
- March 9, 2022 He takes time and listens to me.
- March 7, 2022 Very concise but in a nice and caring way. Listened to what I had to say. Explained the course of action. Explained the different disease processes that might explain my symptoms.
- March 6, 2022 I have complete confidence in Dr. Thapa! He makes himself available anytime I need him. He encourages me to call anytime I have a question and he promptly replies to my comments and questions on the portal.
- March 6, 2022 Caring and concise left no stone unturned I felt very satisfied with the answers and illustrations that I received.
- February 23, 2022 Dr. Thapa seemed concerned for my aches and pain. He tried to explain what the tests should show. He was very considerate and took the time to answer any questions I had. I was very appreciative of the time he spent explaining my health issues.
- February 23, 2022 Thapa I will reckon men people to the doctor that I saved because he's very kind and patient with you
- February 15, 2022 Dr Thapa is a very kind person who seems very compassionate
- February 11, 2022 Dr. Thapa definitely cares about his patient's health.
- February 10, 2022 Dr. Thapa, is very personable, is genuinely interested, always explains my issues and treatment course. Always tells me to contact him via MyChart.
- February 6, 2022 Dr. Thapa took his time and explained my treatment options. I felt like he cared for my RA pains. God bless him and his staff.
- February 6, 2022 He is a very through and caring doctor. He doesn??t rush his time with me, and makes sure to give me options choices in my health
- February 5, 2022 Dr. Thapa is kind and very attentive. He makes sure you understand the diagnosis and treatment plan before you leave. He always listens and includes me when making decisions in my care. He is an excellent physician!
- February 5, 2022 Wait time and he's going to Clemmons which is a further distance
Locations
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Credentials
Education
- MD, Nepal, 2019
Residency
- Internal Medicine, Mercy Catholic Medical Center, 2010
- Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, 2011
Fellowship
- Rheumatology, Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center, 2017
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
Positions
- Physician
- Assistant Professor, Rheumatology and Immunology
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
Research
- Chemical composition, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of essential oil and methanol extract of Artemisia vulgaris and Gaultheria fragrantissima collected from Nepal. Pandey BP, Thapa R, Upreti A. Asian Pac J Trop Med. 2017 Oct; 10(10):952-959.
- Enzyme-mediated formulation of stable elliptical silver nanoparticles tested against clinical pathogens and MDR bacteria and development of antimicrobial surgical thread. Thapa R, Bhagat C, Shrestha P, Awal S, Dudhagara P. Ann. Clin. Microbiol. Antimicrob. 2017 May; 16(1):39.