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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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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158 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 | 4.8 |
39 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jan 12, 2021
Dr. Thota is 1 of the best doctors my mom has ever had..
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2021
Excellent experience. Dr thota listened and explained things in an easy to understand way.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2020
staff and doctor were grea
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2020
Dr. Thota is not only an exceptional surgeon, but extremely kind and informative.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2020
Dr. Thota needs a westside office again.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2020
I just Love my new Doctor.
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2020
While the doctor was easy to talk to, she was not very personable.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2020
Dr. Thota was very pleasant, helpful and professional
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2020
Dr. Thota was very compassionate when it came to my sister. She understood my concern for her. She put my mind at ease and I thank her very much.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2020
Doctor took time with me, answered all questions. it was a good experiemced
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2020
Dr. Thota is a wonderful physician with a great bedside manner. I would highly recommend her to my family and friends. She was helpful with so much knowledge, and helped me understand my diagnosis and how I can help myself deal with it.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2020
Again I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Thota.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2020
Dr. Thota's staff took great care of me and my needs
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2020
dr thota is the best, very special person
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2020
The Doctor was very clear ans straight forward with her information. I really appreciate the candor
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2020
Dr. Thota is the best. The supporting medical personnel are very good.
Reviewed on Sep 3, 2020
Great job everybody was professional and caring could not have asked for better service. Loved Dr Thota kind compassionate she and staff made sure I was comfortable ready for procedure. Thank you
Reviewed on Sep 2, 2020
Dr. Thota is excellent.
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2020
DR. Thota was professional and gave me every confidence that my health was of concern. Q.6 is a bit odd as Dr. Thota and I have never met in person and there is no way to judge how she cared for me as a person. My response is no reflection on Dr. Thota.
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2020
Dr. thota very patient and informative. Not rushed. Felt like a valuable follow up post procedure visit.
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2020
Dr. Thota is the BEST! I am very blessed to have been referred to her!
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2020
the visit was fantastic. the doctor was very thorough, informative and responsive to my questions.
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2020
Dr. Thota was awesome for my upper endoscopy and colonoscopy. Not only was her medical expertise on reflux and her scoping techniques superb, but her bedside manner was calming and reassuring. Her follow-up on my questions was kind, thorough and prompt too. Can't recommend her and her staff enough!
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2020
Dr. Thota is a wonderful Dr! She explained everything where I understood it and cared bout my feelings.
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2020
Dr. Thota was clear in her guidance and communications regarding health concerns, and delivered excellent care as usual.
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2020
Dr. Prashanthi Thota is not only an excellent doctor but she has a very caring bedside manner.. I would recommend her to anyone..
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2020
The procedure went well and Dr. Thora explained what she was going to do and followed with an explanation of what she found.
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2020
person answering phone had an attitude in the beginning. I tried to explain to her that there was a recent order for the procedure on file. she said she looked and could not find it. She told me to wait she was trying to talk Finally she talked with the Dr and when she returned to the phone her attitude changed and she was very helpful as the Dr gave her instructions as to what she wanted done. the order was found.
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2020
well pleased with Dr Thota
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2020
Dr. Thota is amazing. She is very knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly recommend her!
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2020
Dr. Thota is always very concerned about me.
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2020
i will always trust only Dr Thota with my problem.
Reviewed on May 27, 2020
Dr. Thota is the best!
Reviewed on May 6, 2020
Dr. Thor's is a very caring and concerned person.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2020
The Dr. was great.
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