Nikhil Teppara, MD

Surgery, Bariatric, Surgery (General Surgery)

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Novant Health Salem Surgical Associates - Winston-Salem

2915 Lyndhurst Ave., Winston-Salem, NC 27103

(336) 765-5221

67 miles away

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About

Even in my early teens, I knew I wanted to be a physician. I was fascinated by anatomy, loved science and was precise at dissection. Surgery was definitely my calling.

Being the child of first-generation immigrants meant several messages were ingrained in my siblings and me. Our parents expected us to work hard, finish what we started, push to succeed and never complain.

I had a wonderful mentor during my residency who shared with me his surgical mantra: "Treat every patient like they are yo...

What I treat

Specialties: Surgery, Bariatric, Surgery (General Surgery)
Areas of focus: Gallbladder Surgery, Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery, Weight Loss Medications, Obesity, Hernia Surgery

Board certifications

Surgery (General Surgery)

Years of experience

16+ years of experience

Education

Healthcare Education: University of South Carolina School of Medicine (2006)
Residency: Stamford Health System (2011); WellStar Atlanta Medical Center (2008)

Personal

Languages: English
Gender: Male

Reviews

Likelihood of recommending this provider

132 Ratings

Provider concern for questions or worries5

Provider explanation of problem or condition4.9

Provider discussed proposed treatments4.9

Provider efforts to include you in decisions5

1-5 of 26 Reviews

10/11/2025 | Verified Patient

Nik Tappara is excellent and one of the most empathetic Dr's I know. He truly cares about the patient.

10/11/2025 | Verified Patient

Doctor made it happen by fitting me in for surgery following Monday when cancelation opened up space

09/14/2025 | Verified Patient

The experience with the provider was good

09/11/2025 | Verified Patient

Very Professional

08/27/2025 | Verified Patient

Teppara was very involved and very helpful with information and explanation of the procedure. Great time spent with myself and my wife.

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Locations

Novant Health Salem Surgical Associates - Winston-Salem

Wheelchair accessible

2915 Lyndhurst Ave.,

Winston-Salem, NC 27103

336-765-5221

Fax: (336) 765-0430

Novant Health Salem Surgical Associates - Kernersville

Wheelchair accessible

1710 Kernersville Medical Blvd., Suite 202B

Kernersville, NC 27284

336-564-4873

Fax: (336) 992-2170

Novant Health Salem Surgical Associates - High Point

Wheelchair accessible

1226 Eastchester Drive, Suite 200

High Point, NC 27265

336-765-5221

Fax: (336) 765-0430