Nikhil Teppara, MD

Surgery (General Surgery), Surgery, Bariatric

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

Board certifications

Surgery (General Surgery)

Years of experience

16+ years of experience

Education

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

Personal

Languages: English
Gender: Male

Reviews

Likelihood of recommending this provider

135 Ratings

Provider efforts to include you in decisions5

Provider explanation of problem or condition5

Provider concern for questions or worries5

Provider discussed proposed treatments4.9

1-5 of 21 Reviews

12/22/2025 | Verified Patient

Listened and understood concerns

12/13/2025 | Verified Patient

Nice staff

11/10/2025 | Verified Patient

I had many nurses, Doctors, PA's, during my 3-day stay and they were all attentive, kind, responsive & assisted me in every way that was required or necessary.

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