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Dr. Bal Bhandari, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Dr. Bal Bhandari, MD
4.1 (26 Ratings)

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Dr. Bal Bhandari, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Bastrop, LA
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Bal Bhandari, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Bastrop, LA.

About

Dr. Bhandari graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA / FACULTY OF MEDICINE. Dr. Bal Bhandari, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Bastrop, LA. Dr. Bhandari currently practices at Gastroenterology & Nutritnl Med and are affiliated with St Francis Medical Center, Ashley County Medical Center, Delhi Hospital, Morehouse General Hospital and West Carroll Memorial Hospital. Dr. Bhandari has experience treating conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hemorrhoids and Intestinal Diverticulosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bhandari received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Dr. Bhandari's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Bhandari is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Cirrhosis
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis C
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anemia
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Colorectal Polyp
Dysentery
Esophageal Varices
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Chronic Anal Fissure
Chronic Gastritis
Crohn's Disease
Duodenitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis B
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Obstruction
Pancreatitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Food Allergy
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hypokalemia
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Tapeworm Infection
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Anoscopy
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Verity Healthnet POS
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Choice Plus POS II
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    Open Access Plus
  • Choice Care PPO
    National POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS

Locations

  1. 1 Gastroenterology & Nutritional Medical Services
    616 S Washington St, Bastrop, LA 71220
  2. 2 Endoscopy Center of Monroe Inc
    316 S 6th St, Monroe, LA 71201

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4.1
Based on 26 Reviews
5 Stars (20)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Dec 09, 2023
Dr.Bhandri is a knowledgeable and thorough doctor. He is also a good communicator, which is an important aspect that many doctors tend to not work at. I am confident I’m getting the medical care I need with Dr. Bhandri.
— Dec 09, 2023
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Gastroenterology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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  • Gastroenterology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bal Bhandari, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bhandari's profile.

Dr. Bhandari frequently treats the following conditions: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hemorrhoids and Intestinal Diverticulosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Bal Bhandari, MD is affiliated with St Francis Medical Center, Ashley County Medical Center, Delhi Hospital, Morehouse General Hospital and West Carroll Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Bal Bhandari, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St Francis Medical Center

    309 Jackson St, Monroe, LA

  • Ashley County Medical Center

    1015 Unity Rd, Crossett, AR

  • Delhi Hospital

    407 Cincinnati St, Delhi, LA

  • Morehouse General Hospital

    323 W Walnut Ave, Bastrop, LA

  • West Carroll Memorial Hospital

    706 Ross St, Oak Grove, LA