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Murali Pathikonda, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
About Murali Pathikonda, M.D.
Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology?
Understanding the physiology of gastrointestinal tract appeals to me as I believe in enjoying a healthy meal for healthy living. Disorders of upper and lower GI tract, influenced by functions of gall bladder, liver and pancreas offer unique challenges while they might present similarly. Each patient’s needs &responses to treatment are unique and I enjoy investigating these while making them feel better. Prevention of GI cancers has been better than ever and I love to make that possible. I also enjoy treating reflux and ulcer disorders, colon cancer prevention, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD),irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), colon cancer screening and prevention.
Do you have a specialty of interest within GI?
With a dedicated year of training in gastrointestinal motility, I specialize in functional and motility disorders of the GI tract which include esophagus, stomach, small bowel and colon functionality.
Where did you study?
Internal Medicine – York Hospital residence program, Pennsylvania.
Gastroenterology fellowship – Temple University Hospital; Motility fellowship – Temple University Hospital;
Hepatology – Temple University Hospital. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What certifications do you hold?
Certified by American board of Internal Medicine, and Gastroenterology
What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?
I relish the time with my wife and kids while traveling, swimming, and bicycling.
Do you have any special honors or recognitions in your medical career that you would like to share?
Voted ‘Best doctor for attitude’ -2015 and ‘Best doctor for attention to details’ – 2016
Published multiple key articles that have set standards in gastroenterology. Presented discussions at multiple international and national conferences.
Ranked first in residency acceptance exams for the state with around 5000 doctors.
Do you fluently speak any other languages in addition to English?
Telugu, Hindi, Kannada
Please list your professional affiliations.
American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, The Texas Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Texas Medical Association, and Tarrant County Medical Society.
Locations
Texas Digestive Disease Consultants: Fort Worth Research
1307 8th Avenue
Suite 100
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Suite 100
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Phone: 817-310-4477
Reviews
This clinic was an exceptionally good experience for the procedure I had. Something you usually dread, but all the employees were exceptionally informative and helpful. They also made sure you were comfortable, and polite as well.
Very fast at being seen. Dr pathiconda is very friendly and thorough.
Dr. Path and his staff are very nice and helpful people. They run a good organization of getting patients in and out and surgery right next door is great. Highly recommend him for those with special GI needs.
Great Doctor, very personal and calls himself to update you. Thank you!
New Patient Appt moved up a week, Thanks to another's cancelation.
Day of Appt, Dr Pathikonda was seeing Patients on time, no waiting. Personally, bad day for New Patient Appt, severally Depressed, Emotional.
Dr. Pathikonda, patiently, sought answers to his questions, to make a determination of the likely issue. Testing would be necessary to accurately diagnosis. Which was scheduled. Dr. Pathikonda prescribed prescription medication, advised to change some over the counter medications, and dietary changes to control the symptoms and discomfort in the mean time.
I am experiencing, relief. Experimenting with diet changes and exercise tweeks trying for additional relief.
Dr. Pathikonda has made a treatment plan, that together will get me to the accurate diagnosis and action needed thereafter.
I am mobile by walker and wheelchair, following extensive spinal fusions. My strong suggestion to anyone who may alternate between walker and wheelchair,
"Use your Wheelchair."
The Building Entrance has an extremely long handicap ramp. The multi Physicians waiting room very spacious, long hallways to the patient rooms, and also to the rooms for scheduling procedures. Leaving is the reverse of entering.
Day of Appt, Dr Pathikonda was seeing Patients on time, no waiting. Personally, bad day for New Patient Appt, severally Depressed, Emotional.
Dr. Pathikonda, patiently, sought answers to his questions, to make a determination of the likely issue. Testing would be necessary to accurately diagnosis. Which was scheduled. Dr. Pathikonda prescribed prescription medication, advised to change some over the counter medications, and dietary changes to control the symptoms and discomfort in the mean time.
I am experiencing, relief. Experimenting with diet changes and exercise tweeks trying for additional relief.
Dr. Pathikonda has made a treatment plan, that together will get me to the accurate diagnosis and action needed thereafter.
I am mobile by walker and wheelchair, following extensive spinal fusions. My strong suggestion to anyone who may alternate between walker and wheelchair,
"Use your Wheelchair."
The Building Entrance has an extremely long handicap ramp. The multi Physicians waiting room very spacious, long hallways to the patient rooms, and also to the rooms for scheduling procedures. Leaving is the reverse of entering.
Dr. Pathikonda is very professional and thorough.
Easy to talk to and he explains everything to you.
His entire staff are great. Highly recommend him.
Easy to talk to and he explains everything to you.
His entire staff are great. Highly recommend him.
Dr. Pathikonda is very thorough, informative and caring. I have confidence that he will address my concerns and get to the root of my problem. He is compassionate and takes time to talk and make sure you understand everything. If you are looking for a gastroenterologist, he needs to be your new doctor!
Team was wonderful, professional and very accommodating! Definitely recommend!
The best GI doctor ever, literally made my experience from start to finish the best. I recommend him 100%
Very kind and helpful staff,they make you comfortable and relax..What a wonderful staff !!!
Everyone was extremely kind and respectful and helpful. I look forward to continuing our relationship.
I struggled to find a GI doctor that I felt confident in. I was referred to Dr. Pathikonda and I am very happy with the services provided so far. The staff that he works with is just as professional and courteous as he. They all seem so happy to assist. I also think it's great that Dr. Pathikonda is helping to develop skills of his interns. The young intern showed the same desire to assist and learn. We need more knowledgeable doctors. I have recently discovered again how incompetent many of the "doctors" or Practitioners are. I'm so grateful to have been introduced to Dr Pathikonda. I feel much more secure in my diagnosis and treatment since I have been under his care. Thank you Dr Pathikonda for being so wonderful and taking pride in your profession.
The staff was extremely helpful, patient, professional and expert. I dreaded the procedure but walked out relieved and thankful for their service.
Dr. Pathikonda is very thorough, informative and caring. I have confidence that he will address my concerns and get to the root of my problem. He is compassionate and takes time to talk and make sure you understand everything. If you are looking for a gastroenterologist, he needs to be your new doctor!
My doctor was very compassionate and professional. I had complete confidence in him
Great staff. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Explained the whole process perfectly. Highly recommend.
"Dr Pathikonda was very knowledgeable, kind, courteous, and approachable. I felt like he genuinely listened to my concerns and took me seriously. He did the dictation right there in front of me and recited everything just about word for word, as I had spoken. That act, in itself, I found t be very impressive and compassionate. Very glad that I chose him to follow and treat my condition(s.)"
I had a procedure done and I was terrified but Dr. Pathikonda and his staff were amazing and helped me to calm down. I encountered about 6 staff from start to finish, including Dr. Pathikonda himself, and every single one of them had fantastic bedside manner and made me feel safe. I'm grateful to Dr. Pathikonda and his staff at the Fort Worth Endoscopy Center.
I'd also like to add that I had multiple concerns before my procedure that I needed answers from his staff and each time I called, I got a call back, usually same day or the next day if I called late. Depending on the urgency of my concerns, Dr. Pathikonda himself called me back. He was concerned for my well being and I was so afraid to even show up. I'm grateful I did.
Thank you, Dr. Pathikonda and staff.
I'd also like to add that I had multiple concerns before my procedure that I needed answers from his staff and each time I called, I got a call back, usually same day or the next day if I called late. Depending on the urgency of my concerns, Dr. Pathikonda himself called me back. He was concerned for my well being and I was so afraid to even show up. I'm grateful I did.
Thank you, Dr. Pathikonda and staff.
I'm always comfortable in the office! Dr.Pathikonda is very nice! He's professional and I know I'm in good hads!
The staff was very professional and friendly and Dr. Pathikonda was very knowledgeable, took his time and explained my condition and made this stressful situation comfortable.
I am blessed to be a patient of his and the staff.
I am blessed to be a patient of his and the staff.