


Dr. Thavam Thambi-Pillai, MD
Dr. Thavam Thambi-Pillai, MD is a general surgeon in Sioux Falls, SD and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1996. He is affiliated with Sanford Usd Medical Center.
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1508 W 22nd St Ste 101 Sioux Falls, SD 57105Make an Appointment
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Dr. Thambi-Pillai is affiliated with Sanford Usd Medical Center Sioux Falls, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.
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Dr. Thavam Thambi-Pillai, MD is a general surgeon in Sioux Falls, SD and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1996. He is affiliated with Sanford Usd Medical Center.General Surgery
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National University Of Ireland / Faculty Of Medicine
Medical School, 1996
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hospital awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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