Prashanthi Thota, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.7000
- Desk:
- 216.444.0780
- Fax:
- 216.445.4222
Additional Locations
Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
Strongsville Family Health Center
16761 S Park Center
Strongsville, OH 44136
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.7000
- Desk:
- 216.444.0780
- Fax:
- 216.445.4222
Treatment & Services
- 24-Hour Esophageal pH Test
- 48-hour Bravo Esophageal pH Test
- Achalasia
- Achalasia Balloon Dilation
- Achalasia: Diagnosis and Treatment
- Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC)
- Cancer Screening
- Clinical Gastroenterology
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategies
- Diagnostic Endoscopy
- Egd
- Endoscopic Cancer Therapy
- Endoscopic Dilation
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Endoscopic Treatment Of Strictures
- Endoscopy
- Esophageal Band Ligation
- Esophageal Dilation
- Esophageal Motility Testing
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Hydrogen Breath Test
- Ileoscopy
- Interventional Endoscopy
- Motility Catheter Placement
- pH And Impedance Monitoring
- Polypectomy
- Pyloric Dilatation
- Therapeutic Endoscopy
- Variceal Band Ligation
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Achalasia
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Neoplasia
- Colorectal Cancer
- Diverticulosis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophagitis
- Foreign Body Ingestion
- Fundic Gland Polyps
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
- Gastroparesis
- GI Bleeding
- Heartburn
- Heliocobactor Pylori
- Hiatal Hernia
- Large Intestine Cancer
- Microscopic Colitis
- Nausea
- Swallowing Disorders
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View All PlansAbout Prashanthi Thota, MD
Prashanthi Thota, MD, is a Staff Member in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Director of the Barrett's Center of Excellence at the Cleveland Clinic and also serves as Director for Center of Swallowing & Motility Disorders. Her specialty interest is in management of Achalasia, Barrett's, GERD and esophageal motility disorders.
Dr. Thota earned her medical degree from Gandhi Medical College University of Health Sciences in Pradesh, India. She completed an internal medicine residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, as well as a gastroenterology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.
She is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology.
She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
She has published a number of articles on topics such as Achalasia, Barrett's esophagus, use of video endoscope and conventional endoscopy with sedation, Barrett’s Esophagus, and among others. She has also authored book chapters on aging and the gastrointestinal tract, current diagnosis and treatment in gastroenterology and pancreatic disorders.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2003
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Gastroenterology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2003
Residency - Jacobi Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Bronx,
NY USA
2000
Internship - Jacobi Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Bronx,
NY USA
1998
Graduate School - Gandhi Medical College, University of Health Sciences
Pradesh,
1995
Medical Education - Gandhi Medical College, University of Health Sciences
Pradesh,
1994
Undergraduate - St. Anne's in Women's College
Andhra Pradesh,
1988
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Specialty Interests
Barrett's Esophagus, celiac disease, Crohn's Disease, clinical gastroenterology, colon cancer screening, colonic neoplasia, Colonoscopy, colorectal cancer screening strategies, Diagnostic and therapeutic EGD (upper endoscopy) and colonoscopy, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, general gastroenterology, GERD, advanced procedures in endoscopy
Research & Publications
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151 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Knows Medical History | 4.5 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
21 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jun 5, 2019
VERY good doctor and hospital.
Reviewed on May 22, 2019
Dr. thota and the surgical anesthesiologist was superb. her surgical nurses were extraordinary.
Reviewed on May 15, 2019
Dr Thota is the sweetest and most caring doctor I have ever had. She always makes me feel relaxed and at ease before ablation treatments
Reviewed on May 8, 2019
Dr Thota is the best. Her care and compassion for me over the last 3 and one half years is the reason i'm cancer free now. I believe without her I wouldn't be filling out this survey!
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2019
I have been so guarded of my care in the past because I didn't have someone knowledgeable on the topic to understand what I've been going through. Dr. Thota was patient and FIRMLY reassured me and my family that she knew what my disease process was and how to treat it. It was what I needed to be set at ease that SHE was there to help me. That she KNOWS what others in my past have not.
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2019
Terrible experience. Dr. Thota is very rude and careless.
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2019
I would never recommend the Physician to anyone.
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2019
Very impressed with the professionalism of Dr. Prashanthi Thota. Throughly answered all our questions.
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2019
Doctor was very helpfuland provided next steps for me in a way I can understand. I don't feel lost in my health issues anymore.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2019
Dr Thota is wonderful! knowledgeable, approachable, amd compassionate. She is everything I look for in a Dr
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2019
Dr. Thota seems respectful and listens well and seems confident in her diagnosis
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2019
Dr Thota is one of your GEMS!!!!! Love her!!!!!
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2019
I believe the dr. saved my life. she is a very special individual. thanks to her and her team. 5 stars
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2018
Dr. Thota is friendly and thorough. I trust her opinion and work.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2018
my wife and I very much appreciated the time Dr Thota took to talk to us during the visit she seemed very interested and concerned for my health care concerns. she was courteous , well spoken and helped us with our concerns. she seemed very educated on the subject matter and interested in learning new things as they come available my wife and are both physicians which I do not believe she knew. it was a worthwhile trip for us for sure. we would recommend her in the future to friends family and patients
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2018
Dr. Thota is very professional but also very friendly and caring. She is great! I can't say enough good things about her.
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2018
Dr. Thota is an excellent doctor and cares about her patients.
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2018
this Doctor in my opinion is a doctor that does not provide any information unless you ask the question. even if you ask a question she only gives a yes it no answer. it would be helpful if she broke down exactly what's wrong with me and solutions. I'm most likely going to look for a different doctor even if she has high Credentials.
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2018
each and every staff member in your ancillary departments are always cheerful and very helpful,even escorting me to each designation within your main campus. Doctor Thota is always pleasantly professional and extremely informative . she explains my condition and treatment options in terms i can easily understand and listens patiently to my questions and concerns, showing empathy to my personal set of circumstances. i feel confident that im in good hands while entrusting my care to her.
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2018
This is the one doctor I am willing to come to main campus to see when I need to. I have seen her for 10+ years, I think and love her. She is very caring, and always is willing to listen.
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2018
I came back here after finishing, for one other comment. I have learned, with Dr Thoata, after I make the appointment, through the appointment line, which is a minimum of 3 months out, I message her through My Chart. I tell her what is happening and when they are giving me this appointment. She somehow always comes up with something much closer for me.