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Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 60
Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD
3.7 (13 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Merrillville, IN.
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Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 60
Merrillville, IN
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Merrillville, IN.

About

Dr. Venkatachalam graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at Rush Presby St Luke's M C.Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Merrillville, IN and has 33 years experience. Dr. Venkatachalam currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center, Community Hospital and Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus. Dr. Venkatachalam has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulosis and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Venkatachalam received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Venkatachalam's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Venkatachalam also speaks Hindi. Dr. Venkatachalam is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Sagamore Plus
  • LocalPlus
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Medicaid
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
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  • Tricare
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Ima Endoscopy Surgicenter PC
    8895 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 650-4399
  2. 2 Community Care Network - 10215 Broadway Ave Suite 203
    10215 Broadway Ste 203, Crown Point, IN 46307
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 947-6795
  3. 3 Pathology Consultants Inc Lake Park Surgicare
    7921 Grand Blvd, Hobart, IN 46342
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 942-9600
  4. 4 Lake Urology LLC
    8558 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 738-2081

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Venkatachalam
3.7
Based on 13 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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May 29, 2020
Wonderful visit. Explains things so that you understand. Very patient and excellent bedside manner. Extremely knowledgeable and skilled.
— May 29, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
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Residency Hospital
  • Rush Presby St Luke's M C
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Venkatachalam's profile.

Dr. Venkatachalam frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulosis and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center, Community Hospital and Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus.

Yes, Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart, IN

  • Community Hospital

    901 MacArthur Blvd, Munster, IN

  • Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus

    600 Grant St, Gary, IN