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Dr. Bhavna Balar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 53
Dr. Bhavna Balar, MD

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Dr. Bhavna Balar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 53
Bronx, NY
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30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Bhavna Balar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Bronx, NY.

About

Dr. Balar graduated from M P Shah Medical College, Saurashtra University. Dr. Bhavna Balar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Bronx, NY and has 30 years experience. Dr. Balar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with BronxCare Hospital Center. Dr. Balar has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Balar's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Balar is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Constipation
Anal or Rectal Pain
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Constipation
Anal or Rectal Pain
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis D
Hepatitis E
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Spleen Cyst
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Anoscopy
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
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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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • Freedom
    Liberty
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Hospital
  • Fidelis Care
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • BCBS PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Select
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Aetna HMO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Signature Administrators PPO
  • Pro Plus Plans EPO
    Total Plans EPO
    Pro Plans EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
  • LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Bronxcare Health System
    1650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10457
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 590-1800
  2. 2 Bronxcare Health & Wellness Center
    199 Mount Eden Pkwy, Bronx, NY 10457
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 992-7669

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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • M P Shah Medical College, Saurashtra University
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bhavna Balar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balar's profile.

Dr. Balar frequently treats the following conditions: Anal or Rectal Pain, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Bhavna Balar, MD is affiliated with BronxCare Hospital Center.

Yes, Dr. Bhavna Balar, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • BronxCare Hospital Center

    1276 Fulton Ave, Bronx, NY