Dr. Kothari has clinical expertise in interventional endoscopic ultrasound, diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP, intraluminal stent placement, esophageal endotherapy for Barrett's esophagus, Achalasia, Zenker's myotomy, and pancreatic-biliary disorders. His various research interests include fistula closure, per oral endoscopy myotomy (POEM), Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and new device innovation.

He leads the Bariatric Endoscopy Program at Strong Memorial Hospital. He performs intragastric balloon placement, revision procedure for gastric bypass like endoscopic outlet reduction.

Dr. Kothari is passionate about patient care and is committed to providing the highest quality personalized care to every patient.

Certified Specialties

Gastroenterology - American Board of Internal Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology/Hepatology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Endoscopy, Fox Chase Cancer Center. 2013 - 2014

Fellowship, Gastroenterology, Northwell Health - Lenox Hill Hospital. 2010 - 2013

Fellowship, Transplant Hepatology, State University of NY Health Science Center/Brooklyn. 2009 - 2010

Residency, Internal Medicine, James J Peters VA Medical Center-Bronx. 2007 - 2009

Internship, Internal Medicine, James J Peters VA Medical Center-Bronx. 2006 - 2007

Education

MS | The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. 2006

MBBS | Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College (India). 2002

Awards

First prize winner-best video. 2012

Best Audio-Visual Presentation. 2011

Educational Grant Award Winner. 2011

Educational Grant Award Winner. 2010

Elias Hochman-Young Researcher Award. 2006

Outstanding Researcher Award. 2006

Education Enrichment Award. 2005 - 2006

Educational Enrichment Award. 2004 - 2005

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.4

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.4

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.4

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.4

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.4

Patient Comments

4.6

Good

Sep 17, 2025

5.0

I have been very pleased with all of the care I have received at strong

May 09, 2025

5.0

Excellent

Apr 17, 2025

1.0

Dr Kothari was dismissive and seemed to have very little concern for my health issues. [...]

Mar 02, 2025

5.0

Best medical experience I've ever had

Jan 31, 2025

5.0

I was very impressed with how prepared the PA (Daniel) was. As a new patient, I had a "cheat sheet" and was ready to go over all of my labs and imaging studies with him, but he had already reviewed everything and was ready to jump right into the appointment. When Dr. Truptesh Kothari met with me, he too, was already up to speed. I was very pleased with their preparation.

Dec 27, 2024

5.0

Great job

Oct 09, 2024

3.6

Doc was approachable and asked if I had questions but clearly didn't want to get into it [...].

Aug 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Kothari was outstanding.....impressed both myself and my wife with his explanation and determination to get answers to my medical situation and strong desire to improve my health...I personally was extremely impressed by him and feel very good to have been placed under his care

Jul 09, 2024

5.0

Pleasant, caring and respectful.

Jun 23, 2024

5.0

Dr Kothari took time to go over test results and listen and answer questions I had

Jun 07, 2024

4.6

Because this is first visit and no diagnosis yet, my time with provider was brief as he shared next diagnostic steps and this was very good. The nurse assistant who went over my information and spend most of the time with me was also excellent. [...] Overall the care by them together was very good.

Nov 19, 2023

3.8

Love Dr. Kothari. [...]

Nov 17, 2023

5.0

Personable, sharp, thorough.

Aug 28, 2023

1.4

I felt rushed out of there and a bit pacified or nonchalantly patronized. I expressed concerns and talked ab how poorly I feel. [...] I don't feel he is a good fit and I don't feel heard or validated. His bedside manner is poor.

Mar 09, 2023

4.2

Good experience.

Jan 24, 2023

1.4

[...] MD made me feel like I was wasting his time

Dec 29, 2022

2.6

The provider spent very little time with me. [...]

Dec 13, 2022

2.2

[...] Suffice it to say I think Kothari is arrogant. [...] He may be good at what he does, I am not sure yet, time will tell. [...]

Oct 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kothari is excellent. He is knowledgeable & compassionate. URMC is fortunate to have him on their team.

Aug 24, 2022

1.0

He was very rude but gave me the care I needed right away

Jun 23, 2022

5.0

Very kind and professional. Made me be at ease.

May 02, 2022