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Dr. Arunachalam Thenappan, MD

Dr. Arunachalam Thenappan, MD

Hematology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Arunachalam Thenappan, MD is a hematologist in Lake Worth, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with HCA Florida JFK Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (25 reviews)
Accepting New Patients
3450 Lantana Rd Ste 100
Lake Worth, FL 33462

Office Hours

Monday

8 am
to
4:30 pm

Tuesday

8 am
to
4:30 pm

Wednesday

8 am
to
4:30 pm

Thursday

8 am
to
4:30 pm

Friday

8 am
to
4:30 pm
3450 Lantana Rd Ste 100
Lake Worth, FL 33462

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise • Dr. Thenappan specializes in the areas of Hematology & Medical Oncology. See board certifications
  • Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Friendly Staff • Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews

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Dr. Thenappan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thenappan

3.8
25 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 star
60%
60%
4 star
8%
8%
3 star
8%
8%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
20%
20%

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friendly, thoughtful, careful and meticulous
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 13, 2024
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Rushing
Dr. Thenapann was professional but he didnt take his time to ask or listen to patient symptoms, he base his report on the patient history from other doctor and blood work, i understand he has lots of experience and probably he is forgeting to engage with patient first before deciding the patient treatment.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
Helpful
Nov 14, 2024
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Very good Dr. He tells me everything about my vi
Telehealth
To him .about my health condition God bless and keep him safe .10 10 10
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 17, 2024
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Helpful Service
The people that draw the blood help it make it painless. I bruise easily but I do not know how but they always get my vein painlessly and never bruise. It does not leave any marks either.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Aug 10, 2024
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Just checking up to my physical health
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 20, 2024
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Very
The only issue I have is they probably need more help
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
Helpful
Lynda Young – Jul 18, 2024
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100% I recommend Dr. Theneppan
We have a follow up appointment
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jun 29, 2024
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Very knowledgeable and a very nice doctor. The experience was very pleasant and answered all of my questions before asking them.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Brittany – Jun 07, 2024
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Dr is very professional and throughal
Great patient flow
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 02, 2024
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Didn't offer me other type chemo or discuss it.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jan 21, 2024
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Best Hematologist ever
One of my other doctors recommended Dr. Thenappan and I seriously have never been to a kinder, caring and more through doctor in my 65 years. He Really cares about his patients and takes his time and listens.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
CW – Jan 18, 2024
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Care and Expertise
Having a specialist like Dr. Thenappan who has both the empathy and knowledge when dealing with these diagnoses is vital. I trust him.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dec 20, 2023
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Terrible doctor
Not friendly or personable, keeps his back towards you the entire appointment, makes you wait 3 hours for your appointment, only works one day a week. Someone needs to give this man a lesson on social cues and communication.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Jan 31, 2023
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Today was my last chemo treatment with Dr. Thenappan. It's my first time with cancer and hopefully my last. As a young man I did not know what to expect from this whole situation but I have to admit Thenappan did a great job and I definitely recommend him. Will be doing follow up with him in a couple of weeks. Also I highly recommend his amazing and caring staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Matt in West Palm Beach, FL – Jul 20, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Arunachalam Thenappan, MD is a hematologist in Lake Worth, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with HCA Florida JFK Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Hematology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Children’s Hospital Of Pittsburgh

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Carolinas Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1993

  • Carolinas Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1991

  • University Of Virginia School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Hematology
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Medical Oncology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida JFK Hospital

    5301 S Congress Ave
    Atlantis, FL 33462
    Recipient of 37
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    72%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    12% lower than the national average

    64%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    12% lower than the national average

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