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Dr. Jayaprakash Kamath, MD

Dr. Jayaprakash Kamath, MD

Gastroenterology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Jayaprakash Kamath, MD is a gastroenterologist in St Petersburg, FL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kamath has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Mysore Medical College in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Northside Hospital and HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Dr. Kamath is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Kamath specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Kamath's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kamath

4.1

22 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 13, 2024
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 19, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Be Warned in Saint Petersburg, FL – Jan 12, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Richard M. in St. etersburg, FL – Feb 28, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
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Barbara Goodwin in St Petersburg, FL – Jan 21, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pinellas Park, FL – Jul 19, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
St Petersburg, FL – Jun 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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K. Phoenix in St. Petersburg, FL – Jun 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

My goal at Florida Digestive Specialists is to help every patient live a life with as few symptoms as possible. We know how debilitating unmanaged digestive health issues can be and work hard to maximize quality of life for all of our patients....read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Yale University

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Helene Fuld Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Helene Fuld Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Mysore Medical College

    Medical School, 1973
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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  • Indian

Dr. Kamath is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital

      6500 38th Ave N
      Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      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.

      75%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      9% lower than the national average

      68%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • HCA Florida Northside Hospital

      6000 49th St N
      Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

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

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      77%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% lower than the national average

      68%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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