Dr. Kiran Bhat, MD
Gastroenterologist
616.5 mi · 55 Greene Ave, 201, Brooklyn, NY 11238
At a glance
4.30 stars (70 reviews)
86% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 16 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Armed Forces Medical College, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Works at Kiran K. Bhat, M.D.
4.30
70 reviews
Bedside manner
4.5
Wait time
3.0
Recent reviews
Dr. Bhat is a phenomenal doctor. I highly recommend him! He is remarkably patient and calming, and his bedside manner truly puts you at absolute ease. While wait times can, at times, be long, this is clearly because Dr. Bhat takes the time to sit with each of his patients and explain everything thoroughly. Regardless of the purpose of your visit, Dr. Bhat will make sure to prioritize you and all your questions, concerns, and so on. He is a very gentle examiner, and he gives very helpful advice and general steps for healthier and more effective GI management. He also plays very soothing classical music in his office and procedure rooms, and his staff is cheerful, friendly, and kind. I have had two procedures with Dr. Bhat within a month, with several pre and post visits, and everything went smoothly. I will absolutely be returning to Dr. Bhat in the future! Thank you, Dr. Bhat!
July 22, 2019Nadim B.Verified patient
Patient and thorough. Rare to find doctors like Dr. Bhat in NYC. I am pleased that I was able Find him. Has nice classical music playing which put some ease on a rather uncomfortable procedure. Highly recommend
April 2, 2019Mike M.Verified patient
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Acid reflux
Acid reflux
Other popular visit reasons
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Diarrhea
Gallstones
Gastroenterology Consultation
Gastroscopy
Hemorrhoids
Pancreas Problem
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Diarrhea
Gallstones
More about Dr. Kiran Bhat, MD
Dr. Kiran K. Bhat work to help his patients acquire lifelong habits of health and disease prevention. With 20 years of experience in gastroenterology, one of Dr. Bhat’s most sought-after treatments is a very effective, non-surgical procedure for hemorrhoids that is minimally-invasive. The focus of his care is to educate and help people maintain an excellent quality of life through nutrition.
Dr. Bhat maintains his own practice serving the Brooklyn community, where he is known for his compassionate and patient-oriented view. He began the trek toward medicine at Pune Armed Forces Medical School in Pune, India graduating in 1982. He has an accomplished training record with fellowships in gastroenterology, at places like Brooklyn Hospital Center and Caledonian Hospital. Dr. Bhat also completed his residencies in internal medicine at Brooklyn hospitals. Teaching and training, Dr.Bhat educated fellows, interns, and medical students for about a decade. He is also a fast language-learner, fluent in English, Spanish, Hindi, and Kannada. Dr. Bhat is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and in gastroenterology.
Outside of healthcare, Dr. Bhat leads a similarly enriching life. He loves to practice yoga and play squash, to go dancing (especially salsa and mambo), and to travel internationally. He is also an avid snowboarder and loves to cook (nutritious foods, of course!). He looks forward to meeting you!
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Armed Forces Medical College, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
University Hospital of Brooklyn, Residency in Internal Medicine
Kings County Hospital Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System, Brooklyn, Residency in Internal Medicine
The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Fellowship in Gastroenterology
Caledonian Hospital, Fellowship in Gastroenterology
Woodhull Medical Center, Fellowship in Gastroenterology
Practice
Kiran K. Bhat, M.D.
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Hindi
Kannada
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1104872530
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Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.30
Wait time
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Bedside manner
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70 reviews
Most relevant
I love to come to my appointment now. Dr. Bhat is excellent and staff. :) I told my husband to come and meet you.
More than 1 year agoDG
Great doctor, easy to communicate with.. Going through some relocation challenges but shouldn't last long...
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Bhat was very informative and very direct about my case and didn't generalize everything like most do.
November 15, 2017Raheim R.Verified patient
He was very helpful and took my problems seriously, but offered the most natural treatment.
October 10, 2013Initials hidden
Extremely long wait time. However Dr. Bhat was extremely detail oriented and thorough.
November 14, 2015Initials hidden
He was very polite and welcoming.
I was very pleased by the visit.
More than 1 year agoCarlos C.Verified patient
Very knowledge. Very thorough. Has a very calming bedside manner.
October 23, 2019Charles K.Verified patient
It was a great experience he is very warn and Patient doctor
July 16, 2018Susan D.Verified patient
It was a great experience.
I highly recommend this doctor
December 21, 2017Initials hidden
It was short and sweet. Resolved any problems I had .
April 9, 2014Kimberley H.Verified patient
I’d never choose to visit Dr. Bhat again. His bedside manner as a gastroenterologist is very unprofessional, if not borderline harassment. He doesn’t even wear gloves when he examined patient. His nurse is not nearby in the same room when he raised the request to examine me with pants off. He asked few very weird questions regarding my relationship status and sexual behavior which usually doesn’t come up in the normal interview. Since then, I have visited another clinic. None of these requests or questions came up, which gave me confidence that it’s not part of a standard/routine.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Bhat is a phenomenal doctor. I highly recommend him! He is remarkably patient and calming, and his bedside manner truly puts you at absolute ease. While wait times can, at times, be long, this is clearly because Dr. Bhat takes the time to sit with each of his patients and explain everything thoroughly. Regardless of the purpose of your visit, Dr. Bhat will make sure to prioritize you and all your questions, concerns, and so on. He is a very gentle examiner, and he gives very helpful advice and general steps for healthier and more effective GI management. He also plays very soothing classical music in his office and procedure rooms, and his staff is cheerful, friendly, and kind. I have had two procedures with Dr. Bhat within a month, with several pre and post visits, and everything went smoothly. I will absolutely be returning to Dr. Bhat in the future! Thank you, Dr. Bhat!
July 22, 2019Nadim B.Verified patient
Patient and thorough. Rare to find doctors like Dr. Bhat in NYC. I am pleased that I was able Find him. Has nice classical music playing which put some ease on a rather uncomfortable procedure. Highly recommend
April 2, 2019Mike M.Verified patient
Dr. Bhat was great! He was very kind and patient with my health concerns. My endoscopy was done with no complications. I was worried that my throat was going to hurt afterwards, but I experienced zero pain. Overall, I was very happy about my doctor’s visit. I would recommend Dr. Bhat to anyone.
February 26, 2019Erica L.Verified patient
Excellent.
November 19, 2018Julie M.Verified patient
My first visit with Dr. Bhat was fine, he gave me some guidelines and asked to schedule another appointment for an endoscopy. He did not explain in person any of the rules for me to follow before my endoscopy, and also did not make it clear that there would be a pamphlet given to me with my checkout forms that would explain the rules. When I got to my second appointment he berated me for not following the rules (I drank a seltzer water.. otherwise I had fasted), and when I expressed some hesitation to go through with the procedure he yelled at me and told me I was being a baby. I told him I was not comfortable receiving the procedure and left immediately. I was shocked by the treatment I received, It was honestly unbelievable. Would not recommend.
October 30, 2018Initials hidden
Dr Bhat is great. He was really nice and made me feel immediately confortable. He is knowledgeable and really took his time with me. I would absolutely recommend him.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I had an excellent visit with Dr. Bhat. Based on the other reviews I was prepared for the wait time, which doesn't bother me because he clearly takes his time with each patient and the staff was attentive. However the waiting area is cramped and hectic. Dr. Bhat's office, though, is comfortable and clean and he is extremely thorough with a kind, easy bedside manner.
November 13, 2017Rebecca P.Verified patient
My main problem with Dr. Bhat is that either he or his staff does not have enough time to properly screen potential patients (or they just have the wrong procedures in place). I booked my grandmother an appointment with Dr. Bhat for a second opinion on a very serious diagnosis that she received from another doctor. I also called the morning before the appointment to find out if I needed to know or do anything in light of the fact that I was coming in for a second opinion from another doctor. I was told that we would have to fill out paper work when we showed up. However, when we showed up, Dr. Bhat decided that it would be a bad idea for him to provide the second opinion because he wasn't affiliated with the hospital at which my grandmother received her first opinion, and the whole process would therefore take too long.
This may have been a smart move medically that probably saved my grandmother some time and headache, but it would have been better if someone from the office had reached out to me ahead of time to talk about the constraints that the doctor faces when performing second opinions.
October 26, 2017Joycelyn D.Verified patient
The wait was bad. I came early to check in but I still have to wait an hour and a half.
I was also nervous because the waiting room was dirty. The bathroom was dirty. Before I went in to see the doctor they put me right outside his office and you could hear everything thing the patient and doctor were saying inside which really made me uncomfortable.
When I walked into Dr. Bhat's office it was like a whole new world. His office was immaculate compared to the waiting area. It was spacious and cozy. His bedside manner was incredible. He took his time with me even though my problem was not serious and it was getting late in the day. His information also fixed my problem and I haven't needed a follow up!
May 21, 2017Stephanie A.Verified patient
He is a thorough Dr., but the wait time is long. The office is shared so it was a bit busy in the waiting area. The receptionist was very friendly and helpful. I had to still fill out forms and give insurance card even though I did all that on Zocdoc. He has a holistic approach that may not be right for me.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He was definitely informative and took his time to explain possible issues. I didn't feel rushed nor like I had a poor service.
March 7, 2017Ebony B.Verified patient
He is very thorough. Wait time is long.
August 1, 2016Garnes T.Verified patient
Dr. Bhat has been an excellent choice for a gastro! I've been dealing with hemorrhoids for a number of years, and he performed an IRC treatment of his own brand, which after round 1 has proven very successful! Honestly night and day, and the recovery was short of a few weeks. Dr. Bhat was very relaxed to communicate with, and his confidence in the work made me feel at ease. I don't get too nervous during medical procedures, and he gave me no reason to feel differently. Only drawback of the office is the wait time... definitely book early, or expect to get some reading done!
More than 1 year agoAndrew S.Verified patient
My visit was great. The wait was not. I really appreciate the attention that Dr. Bhat gives to his patients and how much knowledge he has and shares.
February 25, 2016Initials hidden
I would absolutely not return or recommend this office. The staff is rude, and it seems like they book appointments without even looking at a calendar. Don't waste your time.
February 8, 2016Destiny E.Verified patient
Dr. Bhat is an excellent physician. Takes time to listen to all of your symptoms, is caring and concerned for your overall health and well being, not just diagnosing to prescribe endless medications that don't actually treat you. He is a good man.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Receptionist wouldnt open the schedule to confirm my appointment. Was seen 2 hours after scheduled appointment and office tells me that's to be expected. Didnt have any patients with my problem. Wanted to push an invasive endoscopy procedure as a first step even though "it probably wouldn't tell us anything"
May 25, 2015Taylor H.Verified patient
The office staff was unprofessional and unorganized. Waited a hour and a half and would not have been seen when I was If I had not complained. Took a chance in scheduling a colonoscopy with the doctor because he seemed satisfactory and have now been waiting hour and half for the procedure. Several other patients are also waiting. Apparently we have all been booked at the same time. NEVER COMING HERE AGAIN!!!!
April 14, 2015Andrea C.Verified patient
Excellent and Intelligent
January 21, 2015Initials hidden
He is very serious about his profession, which can sometimes make him come off less personable than some would like - but he is extremely knowledgeable, very thorough, and highly professional. Highly recommend!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The wait was very long, but I understood that each patient was given the same type of attention that I was given. I really appreciate the way Dr. Bhat treats his patients. He is very knowledgeable and very helpful.
April 24, 2014Christine D.Verified patient
Dr.Bhat took extensive notes and asked pointed questions.He was very thorough in determining my ailment and offered good advoce on diet enhancements.
February 2, 2014Lafinnus M.Verified patient
I waited approximately 2 1/2 hours to be seen. My appointment was at 5:15 and I did not leave the office until 8:10.
He was gentle during the examination and gave me pointers to assist with my nutrition.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The waiting area and vitals room is gross and feels unprofessional. The other doctors in the practice were running around looking for keys and searching for technicians, it felt like disorganized chaos, I almost left. But, once you go back and see Dr. Bhat, his personal office is clean and organized and I can see why he doesn't venture to the front of the office. He listened to me, and took the time to really evaluate what was going on. I never felt rushed, he seems to really care about patients and his job. I definitely recommend him!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Kind and knowledgeable. The only downside was that he was on the phone for a lot of my consultation, which I found distracting.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Was seen immediately after I finished the paper work. He listened and took his time with me. I can tell he wanted to get to the bottom of my problem. I would recommend him. He had a good staff as well.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Excellent
More than 1 year agoWR
very professional!
May 23, 2012Initials hidden
Very knowledgeable.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He was for the most part friendly and knowledgeable. The office was overbooked, so I ended up waiting for 2 hours and 15 minutes to see him, though.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
While I waited for over an hour, the wait was because he takes time to listen to his patients and explain what is going on. I did not mind the wait as it was well worth it.
June 12, 2012Valerie D.Verified patient
February 3, 2020Jared C.Verified patient
December 11, 2019Joseph C.Verified patient
October 30, 2019Iesha C.Verified patient
July 8, 2018Savannah P.Verified patient
June 25, 2018Ben S.Verified patient
More than 1 year agoMonica B.Verified patient
February 28, 2018Initials hidden
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What practice does Dr. Kiran Bhat work with?
Dr. Kiran Bhat works with Kiran K. Bhat, M.D..
Where is Dr. Kiran Bhat's office located?
Dr. Kiran Bhat's office is located at 55 Greene Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kiran Bhat have?
Dr. Kiran Bhat is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Kiran Bhat?
Dr. Kiran Bhat frequently sees patients for Colon Cancer Screening, Colonoscopy, Diarrhea, Gastroenterology Consultation, and Hemorrhoids. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Kiran Bhat on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Kiran Bhat speak?
Dr. Kiran Bhat speaks English, Spanish, Hindi, and Kannada.
How do patients rate Dr. Kiran Bhat in reviews?
70 patients have reviewed Dr. Kiran Bhat. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.3/5. They have a 4.46/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.