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Ashwin N Ananthakrishnan

Ashwin N Ananthakrishnan, MD, MPH

Gastroenterology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • Tamil
  • Hindi
  • English

Gender

Male

Video

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Gastroenterology Clinic
    • 52 Second Avenue, Blue Building, Suite 3100, Waltham, MA 02451
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  2. Massachusetts General Gastroenterology Associates
  3. Massachusetts General Gastroenterology Clinic
    • 104 Endicott Street, Medical Office Building, Danvers, MA 01923
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Medical College of Wisconsin, Gastroenterology, 2010
  • Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin, Internal Medicine, 2007
  • Medical Education: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, 2003

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2010

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid CT
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

188 ratings, 70 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Love it there

  • Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    He is very knowledgeable and understanding which I believe is important especially in a GI doctor.

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    The best

  • Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    He is a kind, compassionate dr, thorough and brilliant, taking time to answer every question I have!

  • Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Dr. A has been my doctor for 11 years and he is incredible

  • Reviewed on 1/3/2026

    He's a very good Doctor.

  • Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    Excellent knowledge of Crohn's disease. Very helpful

  • Reviewed on 12/28/2025

    Great job

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Dr.A is the best provider I met so far, he listenes to my concerns, addresses all my questions. He shows genuine care about my medical condition.

  • Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    Dr A is always professional and genuinely concerned with my well being.

  • Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    I have been seeing Dr. Ananthakrishnan for several years. If I were displeased, I would change doctors. There was another doctor at the beginning of the appointment, whose name I do not recall, who was very pleasant and understanding also.

  • Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Dr. A knows me very well. He is an expert on my case.

  • Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    I was suffering from the effects of UC for almost two years before seeing Dr Ananthakrishnan. During this time I had seen four different Gastroenterologists. The last one was suggesting that I get a colonoscopy . Soon after seeing Dr A he correctly diagnosed my condition and within a few weeks I was in total remission. He gave me my life back.

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    I've been with Dr. Ananthakrishnan for a pretty long time. It's going to be going on 10 years. He's just the best, just a really super nice, super knowledgeable, very kind. Can't say enough good things about him. Yeah, and his office is excellent. [redacted] I have nothing bad to say about anybody there. utmost respect. So thank you.

  • Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    Appreciate his knowledge, compassion and always listens

  • Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    We are blessed for all of the reasons included in our letter to Dr. A.

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    It is always a pleasure to meet with Dr. Ananthakrishnan in person or virtually. I feel highly confident in his ability to treat my condition and improve the outcome after being his patient for nearly a decade.

  • Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    As always it was a pleasant experience to speak to my provider

  • Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    I am thrilled with the care of this provider. He and his nurses are always prompt on getting back to my questions and concerns. I had to go to a different hospital and he left direct instructions on what they should do and they were followed to the letter.

  • Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Dr Ashwin Ananthakrishnan was recommended to me by a friend whose son had for years been successfully treated by this wonderful doctor with similar gastrointestinal issues. Although my condition: Chronic Idiopathic Constipation does not have a cure, Dr Ananthakrishnan has been the very best doctor I have ever seen for this condition. I highly recommend him for any gastrointestinal conditions which you may have. He is a good listener and very much cares.

  • Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Yes, Dr. Ananthakrishnan has been my gastroenterologist now for maybe 10 or 15 years. He's absolutely fantastic. He always listens very carefully to what I have to say. He always has great recommendations. He's very thoughtful, very caring. I trust him implicitly with my care and I would highly recommend him to anybody, any of my friends or family. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Dr. Ananthakrishnan consistently provides an excellent level of expertise & care. He is thoughtful and flexible in his approach, and always takes the time to listen to my concerns.

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    All good

  • Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Dr. Ananthakrishnan is an amazing physician. He's not only brilliant, but he is compassionate, caring and listens. I think he is one of the best doctors I've ever seen in my life.

  • Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    Professional

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Doctor Ananthakrishnan was the only doctor who was able to get my Crohn's under control. Extremely grateful.

  • Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    Dr A is fantastic and he is such a great asset to this organization. He is so knowledgeable and I appreciate his input. He is the only provider ever able to find an appropriate treatment plan for me. [redacted] I've been very pleased with this office.

  • Reviewed on 9/6/2025

    Dr. A is wonderful. I've known him for quite a while, and I really enjoy meeting with him.

  • Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    Dr A has been my doctor for a long time and is always thorough and professional in explaining things to me

  • Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    I am always very satisfied with Dr A and his staff. For me I am confident that I can go back to Florida knowing that I have the most wonderful care in Boston

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    I am glad to have Dr A over looking my care

  • Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    Dr. A is wonderful.

  • Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    I have been seeing Dr. Ash for over 10 years. He listens to what I say and answers my questions. I have trust in him. That is important for any patient.

  • Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    The provider is very kind, caring, and compassionate and took time to listen to me and my concerns and offer suggestions. He's also been available by message whenever I need him in between appointments. Fantastic.

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Fr A is an excellent doctor

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr. Ananthakrishnan is terrific.

  • Reviewed on 7/27/2025

    Dr A is fabulous!,

  • Reviewed on 7/27/2025

    I appreciate being able to see him in Danvers and not have to drive into Boston

  • Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    [redacted] Dr. A is probably one of the best doctors I've ever had the pleasure to have as my physician. [redacted] There's not a bad thing I can say about this procedure.

  • Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Dr. A has always steered my care in the right direction

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Dr. Ashwin Anan & his Team are #1. Thanks.

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Listens , guides, and tells you next steps

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    The connection with him seemed distant. Like it was phoned in. Almost like he was bored

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Dr. Ananthakrishnan continues to provide superior care. He is polite, well-spoken and patient. He will answer any questions with the appropriate language while allowing time for follow up questions. I would recommend him without reservation.

  • Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Dr. A has been outstanding and he has made my quality of life much better. I'm very thankful to have him.

  • Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Very knowledgeable and thorough.

  • Reviewed on 6/7/2025

    He is always prepared and timely. He listens and his explanations are easy to follow.

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    It's always a positive experience to meet with provider Ashwin, very professional and knowledgeable and has helped me with my treatment.

  • Reviewed on 5/31/2025

    Very professional!

  • Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    As always, this provider was very thoughtful, thorough, and explained everything very well and answered all my questions.

  • Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    DR A AND HISSTAFF ARE VERY PROFFEINAL

  • Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    Not at all rushed with me . Took time to ask questions and time to answer questions. Very informative

  • Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    great doctor, would travel anywhere to see him

  • Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    Dr. A is a wonderful combination of professional talents and personal qualities that include his solid medical expertise; his natural ability to listen authentically and to answer questions in a clear, specific way; his gentle capacity to set a comfortable feel for the conversation; and patience with our many questions. Thank you for all of those gifts, Dr. A!!!! [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    I trust this doctor completely. He also responds very quickly when I message him on patient gateway with somethign that is not urgent, which almost no doctors do. He provides excellent care.

  • Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    I have been seen by this provider for many years now and I am very comfortable with him and trust his opinion and diagnostic skills

  • Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    I have been under Dr. Ananthakrishnan's care for my ulcerative colitis for nearly 10 years and find him to be highly attentive and skilled. He has a very pleasant bedside manner and is patient in explaining my condition and treatment options. One drawback is that he is very busy and it could take months to set up an appointment although I was pleasantly surprised that he was able to fit me in for a follow up appointment a few weeks after my endoscopy.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    I am grateful for Dr. Ananthakrishnan's continued excellent care, understanding, and professionalism.

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Dr Ananthakrishnan and his staff / nurses are 2nd to none! They are awesome ! I come from RI and would never go anywhere else than MGH

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    There isn't even a possibility that Dr A could be any better than he is now. I am very pleased he is my doctor.

  • Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Yes, the resident that was working with my doctor was really excellent and very detail oriented and caring and, you know, went the extra mile to look up some things for me. I just wanted to mention that.

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    Dr A is awesome he knows my issue and deals with them accordingly he is pleasant and understanding I would recommend him to everyone

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    I have had nothing but the best experiences with Dr A. I think he's the best GI Dr!

  • Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    Dr. A is an excellent doctor, very intelligent, very caring, very even-mannered, always listens to what I have to say and certainly expresses his opinion. We discuss it and we come up with a game plan. He's excellent. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 4/8/2025

    Dr A is a very knowledgeable and caring physician. He will answer all your questions and helps guide you through a difficult prognosis. I would highly recommend him to anyone with UC.

  • Reviewed on 4/7/2025

    nothing but wonderful team!!

  • Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    Dr. A is very professional. He takes the time to talk with you. He explains things to you. He asks you questions and he listens when I am speaking to him about my experiences. I just rate him an A+.

  • Reviewed on 4/7/2025

    Dr. "A" is always professional and courteous. He's excellent at his craft!!

  • Reviewed on 3/31/2025

    Always a great experience!

  • Reviewed on 3/30/2025

    Very informative and interested in my care.