Annamalai Veerappan, M.D.

I have had assorted issues over the years — and had always been sent to a different gastro specialist. My displeasure with that office is well documented here on Unilocal.
So I asked my primary if there were any other offices I could be sent to, and he came up with Dr. Veerappan. WOW!!!
Every bit of the experience so far has been night and day. The appointments have been handled promptly and efficiently, the Dr. has been engaged.
I have a follow up in a few weeks, but I am thrilled to have another very good Dr. to work with.

he is very patient and through. he actually listens and talks with me about my history and concerns. i really appreciate him and the staff taking time to make sure i understand what i need to do and what will happen. i would highly recommend him to anyone.

Dr. Veerappan is a physician that you meet once in a lifetime. I went to see him because of stomach pain that I had been having for four months. I went to see two other GI doctors one if which had no bed side manner and kept forgetting that I was forty six years old.
I was terrified this stomach issue was something horrible as a tumor or cancer, and I needed reassurance. He walked in was extremely professional washed his hands before extending a hand shake to me. He sat down and listened quietly. Never interrupted me once.
He then began typing our conversation into the computer, and I could tell when he stopped he thought what could be going on. He then asked several questions and told me to hop on the table to where he could examine me. He gave me the best examination I have ever had from any Doctor. He was extremely thorough didn’t miss a beat.
He then began to Tell me that my stomach problem was not at all serious, and it was from anxiety and stress which by the way three, other doctors told me the same thing but I just couldn’t trust them for some reason.
Dr. Veerappan reassured me everything will be just fine and to stop worrying. He ordered an Endoscopy because I do suffer form GERD and that it has been twelve years since my last one, but he left it up to me either I could wait or have it done either way he was not concerned about anything bad going on. This Doctor is number one in my book. I totally trust his diagnosis and amazing professionalism.
Thank you Dr. Veerappan you will help me sleep a lot better tonight because of your compassion, caring and reassurance. For that, I thank you.
William Silveria

I have known Dr. Veerappan for several years till date and he embodies the compassionate and caring doctor that is every patient’s dream. He demonstrates utmost professionalism and diligence in assessing and acting upon your current health issues at hand. He is receptive to your patient concerns and spends as much time needed until you are fully satisfied. As a student back in the Bay Area for just a few weeks, Dr. Veerappan squeezed me into his tight work schedule before his vacation, for an important procedure in very short time. He called me during his off hours to address an office message I had left earlier. All these things show that he goes above and beyond the required duties to put patient care before everything else. I would recommend Dr. Veerappan as my first choice gastroenterologist for anyone wanting to be seen in the best care possible.

Dr. Veerappan is an outstanding doctor. He takes all the time you need to get your questions answered. He makes you feel important and that your health is his number one priority.
He has done many procedures on our family and is fantastic.