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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143 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.7 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.7 |
37 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 26, 2020
Dr Thota has the best bed side manners than anyone I have ever seen. She truly cares about her patients. I've seen her for four years now and I consider her my angel. She is persistent on making sure she is doing everything in her power to bring back quality of life. My feelings of her could not higher. Thank you Cleveland Clinic for finding this gem
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2020
Dr. Thota displayed a high degree of professionalism. I felt extremely confident that she knew her area of expertise and that I had come to the right facility and had chosen the right doctor.
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2020
Dr Thota is professional and caring
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2020
Dr Thota is all of the above plus more
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2020
Dr Thota was prompt. She went through all options. She inquired about my concerns. She answered all my questions. She had my best interests in mind. She is a very compassionate physician.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2020
the Nurse at Dr. Thotas office was really nice and super helpful. her name is Kristin and she made me totally feel at ease.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2020
dr Thota and her staff are exemplary in their efforts to provide me with compassionate care. I would not hesitate to refer an acquaintance to drthota and have in the past
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2019
I like Dr Thota. She is friendly, reassuring and explains things calmly.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2019
every referral from any of my doctors has always been good.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2019
awesome doctor, very compassionate ion
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2019
Dr. Thota came out to the waiting area and brought us back to the office herself. She listened to our questions and answered them. Very professional at all times. Never felt hurried or rushed.
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2019
Wonderful experience--Dr. Thota is great
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2019
Excellent diagnostician who involves the patient in the process. Dr. Thota listens well and provides clear and comprehendible answers.
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2019
the most delightful,caring Doctor
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2019
Excellent doctor and staff, would high recommend!
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2019
Dr. Thota is patient and kind. she answers all my questions, even if I ask the same one 3 times! She has saved my life and got my esophagus moving to a better health. Esophageal Lichen Planus is extremely rare and she knew exactly what I was talking about and how to treat it.
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2019
Dr.Thota is a very smart and caring doctor. I am very grateful for her help!
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2019
I would highly recommend Dr. Thota for esophagus issues
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2019
Nurses and doctor are very professional, and caring.
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2019
Dr was nice,
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2019
the dr. listened to my symptoms very closely and went over a lot of things it could be, so much more than the doctors in my area
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2019
Dr Thota rates very high on all of the above. She listened to my questions carefully and moved through explanations clearly and logically. After reading about my condition on the internet, I was frightened. Dr. Thota put me at ease regarding the extent of my condition, but made it clear that there were things that I have to do to keep from making my condition worse. I was very relieved when she said that she had no problem continuing to see me for this condition. She's really great!
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2019
I would absolutely recommend anyone in my area with any kind of similar problem to make the trip over to Dr. Thota at the Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2019
Dr Thota had the best bed side manor of any physician I have ever experienced
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2019
Dr Thota is the best
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2019
Dr, Thota was a good listener and the best physician best side manner ever
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2019
Excellent visit. Dr. Thota took the time to answer any questions I had and lay out all of my possible options. Very thorough and kind.
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2019
Dr. Thota was wonderful, the entire visit was excellent!! All of my options were laid out and explained. Couldn't be happier.
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.