Board-certified expertise with a personal, patient-first approach.
Gastroenterology & Advanced Interventional Endoscopy
Known to his patients as "Dr. M" or "Dr. Kedar," Dr. Mukthinuthalapati provides comprehensive gastroenterology care alongside advanced therapeutic endoscopy — including ERCP, EUS, POEM, and double balloon enteroscopy — procedures typically available only at major academic centers.
He cares for patients across Santa Cruz County and the South Bay, with hospital affiliations at Dominican Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, El Camino Health (Los Gatos & Mountain View), and Watsonville Community Hospital, and community-based care at Salud Para La Gente in Watsonville.
Patients often describe Dr. Kedar as warm, patient, and deeply attentive. He takes time to explain each step of a diagnosis or procedure in clear, simple language and ensures every patient feels comfortable and informed. Whether for a routine visit or a complex intervention, he cares for every person with the same honesty, compassion, and meticulous attention.
His practice is grounded in collaboration, academic rigor, and a commitment to delivering safe, minimally invasive treatments that reduce the need for surgery and support faster recovery. With expanded services now available in Los Gatos, patients across the South Bay have local access to procedures that previously required referral to tertiary medical centers.
A track record of bringing advanced, hard-to-find GI care directly to this community.
Performed the county's first flexible endoscopic treatment of Zenker's diverticulum, providing a minimally invasive alternative to surgery.
Established the region's first comprehensive therapeutic EUS program, including endoscopic gastrojejunostomy (first in county), multiple pancreatic cyst drainages, and advanced pancreaticobiliary interventions previously unavailable locally.
Performed the county's first completely radiation-free ERCP, enabling safe biliary intervention during pregnancy with zero fetal radiation exposure — a rare capability even among major academic centers.
Among the lowest rates nationally, particularly notable just two years out of fellowship, reflecting refined technique, judgment, and meticulous care.
Skilled in all major aspects of advanced GI, including ERCP, therapeutic EUS, large polypectomy, complex resection, pancreaticobiliary interventions, luminal therapy, and minimally invasive endoscopic surgery.
Placed above the 95th percentile nationally, demonstrating broad, high-level GI knowledge and mastery.
Awarded multiple scholarships and research grants throughout medical school and fellowship. Research in GI cancers and therapeutic endoscopy has earned 400+ citations in peer-reviewed literature.
Dr. Kedar's publications and citations are viewable on Google Scholar.
Fellowship-trained advanced endoscopy and evidence-based care, so you never have to travel far for university-level treatment.
Multiple locations, community partnerships, and a broad range of accepted insurance plans — quality care should be within everyone's reach.
We listen first. Every plan is built around your symptoms, your goals, and your life — explained clearly, without jargon.
New patients are welcome. Most referrals are scheduled within days, not months.
