Niharika R. Mallepally, MD, MPH
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Niharika R. Mallepally, MD, MPH

  • Gastroenterology
Average rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Specialty Surgical Center of Encino |
16501 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 103 Encino, CA 91436

About

Dr. Mallepally completed her undergraduate degree in economics at Texas A&M University and simultaneously obtained a masters in international economics/development from the Bush School of Government. She attended medical school at Emory University and earned a master's degree in public health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, with a focus in health management. She returned to Texas to complete her internal medicine residency at Baylor College of Medicine, and then completed a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Southern California.

Dr. Mallepally practices general gastroenterology with clinical expertise in colon cancer screening, esophageal and gastric disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, hepatology and inflammatory bowel disease, as well as various types of endoscopy including EGD, pH studies and colonoscopy.

Dr. Mallepally is fluent in English, Spanish, and Telugu. She is an active member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, and the Southern California Society of Gastroenterology. She is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine.

Languages

English, Telugu, Spanish

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020

Fellowship

Gastroenterology, University of Southern California School of Medicine, 2023

Residency

Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, 2020

Degree

MD, Emory University School of Medicine, 2017

Locations

UCLA Health North Hollywood Specialty Care
San Fernando Valley

North Hollywood Specialty Care

Gastroenterology| Pain Medicine| Colon and Rectal Surgery
+1 more specialty

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
190 total ratings | 144 reviews
5.0
I felt happy, the doctor listened to what I had to say. Came up with options and time to think it over.
5.0
Excellent listener and very caring.
5.0
Doctor was very knowledgeable, vigilant, pleasant and professional. A great visit.
5.0
Knowledgeable, helpful and professional
5.0
I felt heard- I was made to feel safe and respected- the care plan outlined by the physician was clear and made sense.