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Giridhar Andhavarapu

Giridhar Andhavarapu, MD

Pediatrics

Accepting New Patients
Affiliated Provider
Online Booking
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 2-18

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Giridhar Andhavarapu

About The Provider

Dr. Andhavarapu, known as “Dr. Dhar” to his patients and their families, has a special appreciation for how hard it is for parents to see their children sick or hurting. He is dedicated to preventative care and helping his young patients manage common ailments and chronic health conditions effectively. He has a special interest in allergies, asthma and weight problems.
Dr. Dhar enjoys living in the Central Valley because of its size - “not too big, not too small” – and easy access to metropolitan areas and his extended family. He and his family also enjoy the friendliness of the community and remember how welcome they felt when they first moved to the Valley.

Provider Type

Physician

Locations

  1. Pediatrics: Adventist Health Physicians Network
  2. Adventist Health Medical Offices

Expertise

Education

  • Medical School: Gandhi Medical College
  • Residency Program: Howard University Hospital Pediatric GME Program

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2016

Insurance

Search plans
  • Adventist Health Employee Health Plan / Incentive Health
  • Adventist Health Plan Provider Network
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Medi-cal
  • Blue Cross MediCal
  • Blue Shield
  • Brand New Day - Central Health Plan
  • CalViva (Medical - PPO)
  • Cigna
  • Community Care Health Plan
  • Coventry
  • Foundation for Medical Care- Hanford Counties
  • Foundation Medical Care
  • Galaxy
  • Health Net
  • Health Smart
  • Key Medical
  • Key Medical Group
  • La Salle IPA
  • Medi-cal ORP1
  • MultiPlan
  • Networks By Design
  • Premier Physicians Alliance IPA
  • Sante IPA
  • Tricare
  • TriWest
  • Triwest1
  • UHC
  • Western Growers

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

228 ratings, 20 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    Dr Dhar always answers my questions and always gives my son a high five or knuckles before we leave.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Dr. Dhar has been our Pediatrician since my son was born and he has been such a lifesaver. He listened to every concern I had during my 1 year old's checkup and gave me great medical advice and recommendations. He has always been straightforward and we love that about him. He continues to support spreading out vaccinations that I preferred without pushing me to get it all done at once cause yes as a first time mom the schedule scares me. With Dr. Dhar, we feel our concerns are being heard and discussed about always.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Dr. Dhar is always excellent with his patient care. He listens intently to all of our concerns, he helps us understand what our child needs and is very kind in care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    Dr Dhar answered all my questions I had and understood my concerns about the babies development. Explained everything thoroughly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Will continue to recommend as always

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr. Dhar was very accommodating and listened to my concerns. I appreciate his willingness to address our issue on such late notice.

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Did not listen to the needs of the appointment, made me feel like a poor parent for not getting the flu shot at that time and considered it a refusal of vaccines even though I said I may get it at a later date. Was not the most cooperative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    Dr Dhar has always been our pediatrician. He cares for my boys and addresses all our concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    Dr Dhar is amazing. Highly recommend him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Dr. Dhar is always thorough and listens to my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Great care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Dr. Was Very thorough and informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Skilled doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Great pediatrician!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Dr. Dhar is awesome, helpful, reassuring and answers all my questions as a first time mom. I feel heard and understood. Provides great feedback.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Excellent doctor, nice and sweet. I really liked his avocado socks

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Dr. G always makes sure to ask if we have any questions and as new parents we really appreciate it!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Dr Dhar has been very informative and straightforward on what to expect for all my sons appointments, procedures and the likelihood of what we would be dealing with In the aftermath of Illness since he was assigned our Pediatrician at birth. He has answered every single question me and my husband have had especially being first time parents and it's such a relief to know that our son is being taken care of by him. He is always happy when we see him for our appointments and makes sure we have an understanding on what to expect from our child from that appt to the next. Very approachable and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/5/2025

    The doctor is always very gentle with my baby and answers anything I need answered!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Doctor Dhar is our first pediatrician and if we could he would be our last.