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Dr. Gowri Balachandar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 58
Dr. Gowri Balachandar, MD
3.1 (34 Ratings)

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Dr. Gowri Balachandar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Plano, TX.
Dr. Gowri Balachandar, MD
3.1 (34 Ratings)
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Dr. Gowri Balachandar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 58
Plano, TX
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Gowri Balachandar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Plano, TX.

About

Dr. Balachandar graduated from JAWAHARLAL INSTITUTE OF POST-GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION / MADRAS UNIVERSITY. Dr. Gowri Balachandar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Plano, TX and has 36 years experience. Dr. Balachandar currently practices at Medical City Plano and are affiliated with Medical City Plano. Dr. Balachandar has experience treating conditions like Indigestion, Anal or Rectal Pain and Gastroparesis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Balachandar received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 34 times. Dr. Balachandar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balachandar is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Indigestion
Anal or Rectal Pain
Gastroparesis
Indigestion
Anal or Rectal Pain
Gastroparesis
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Chronic Gastritis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Nausea
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Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Anal Fissure
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
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
All Types of Food Poisoning
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Cyclical Vomiting
Cystic Fibrosis
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Giardiasis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bowel
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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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  • Blue Essentials HMO
    BestChoice PPO
  • Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    EPO and Open Access Aetna Select Texas Health EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
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    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
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    National POS
    Choice POS
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    Choice Care PPO
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    Open Access Plus
    Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 Medical City Plano
    3901 W 15th St, Plano, TX 75075
  2. 2 Baylor Scott & White Surgicare-Plano
    1701 Ohio Dr, Plano, TX 75093
  3. 3 Baylor Scott & White Surgicare-Plano
    1701 Ohio Dr, Plano, TX 75093
  4. 4 Terry D. Newsom M.D. P.A.
    4005 W 15th St, Plano, TX 75093
  5. 5 Lone Star Gastroenterology P.A.
    4101 W Spring Creek Pkwy Ste 400, Plano, TX 75024
  6. 6 Medical City Plano
    3901 W 15th St, Plano, TX 75075
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balachandar
3.1
Based on 34 Reviews
5 Stars (17)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (14)

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Nov 16, 2024
Dr belichander goes out of her way to help her patients personally calls them she called me even on a Saturday and she didn't see me in a couple years and 5 years since I've been in her office she does all of my work for me and I would trust her with my life she deserves a five-star rating she's the best I've ever had.
Vicki Falcon — Nov 16, 2024
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • JAWAHARLAL INSTITUTE OF POST-GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION / MADRAS UNIVERSITY
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Dr. Balachandar frequently treats the following conditions: Indigestion, Anal or Rectal Pain and Gastroparesis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gowri Balachandar, MD is affiliated with Medical City Plano.

Yes, Dr. Gowri Balachandar, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Medical City Plano

    3901 W 15th St, Plano, TX