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Dr. Ananthasekar Ponnambalam, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 63
Dr. Ananthasekar Ponnambalam, MD
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Dr. Ananthasekar Ponnambalam, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Mobile, AL.
Dr. Ananthasekar Ponnambalam, MD
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Dr. Ananthasekar Ponnambalam, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 63
Mobile, AL
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Ananthasekar Ponnambalam, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Mobile, AL.

About

Dr. Ponnambalam graduated from DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / STANLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Ananthasekar Ponnambalam, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Mobile, AL and has 28 years experience. Dr. Ponnambalam currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Pascagoula Hospital and Thomas Hospital. At present, Dr. Ponnambalam received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Ponnambalam's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ponnambalam also speaks Tamil. Dr. Ponnambalam is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Manometry
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Manometry
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Manometry
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital
    1700 Center St, Mobile, AL 36604
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (251) 415-1000

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Languages Spoken
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatrics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / STANLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatrics
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ananthasekar Ponnambalam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ponnambalam's profile.

Dr. Ananthasekar Ponnambalam, MD is affiliated with Pascagoula Hospital and Thomas Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ananthasekar Ponnambalam, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Pascagoula Hospital

    2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula, MS

  • Thomas Hospital

    750 Morphy Ave, Fairhope, AL