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Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 73
Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD
2.8 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, TX.
Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD
2.8 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 73
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience
Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Bala graduated from Chingleput Medical College in 1975 and completed a residency at Cook County Hospital Chicago Il.Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, TX and has 49 years experience. Dr. Bala currently practices at Gastroenterology Consultants - Houston and are affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland and HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake. Dr. Bala has experience treating conditions like Abdominal Pain, Constipation and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bala received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Bala's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bala also speaks Hindi, Spanish and Telugu. Dr. Bala is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Anal or Rectal Pain
Duodenitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Heartburn
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Fatty Liver Disease
Food Allergy
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Helicobacter Pylori Gastrointestinal Tract Infection
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Lactose Intolerance
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Ulcer
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Spleen Cyst
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Liver Biopsy

Insurance Accepted

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    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Humana
  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Managed Choice POS
  • Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 Gastroenterology Consultants - Houston
    444 Farm To Market Rd 1959a, Houston, TX 77034
  2. 2 Gastroenterology Consultants - Pasadena
    4211 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77504
  3. 3 Gastroenterology Consultants - Webster
    250 Blossom St Ste 210, Webster, TX 77598
  4. 4 Gastroenterology Consultants PA
    2060 Space Park Dr Ste 306, Houston, TX 77058

Patient Satisfaction

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2.8
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1 Star (7)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 17, 2021
I have enjoyed using Doctor Bala he is the only 1 I trust when it come to my upper &lower GI& I haven’t been nauseated and throwing up after my procedure was done my wrist was hurting me from where Ivy was wrongly put in my wrist and another facility Clear Lake?? nurse had attitude with me....I told her I didn’t come in here sick....
Rhonda Peterson — Mar 17, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Spanish
Telugu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Chingleput Medical College
    1975
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Cook County Hospital Chicago Il
    1981
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Cook County Hospital Chicago Il
    1981
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cook County Hospital Chicago Il
    1983
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bala's profile.

Dr. Bala frequently treats the following conditions: Abdominal Pain, Constipation and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland and HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake.

Yes, Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland

    6801 Emmett F Lowry Expy, Texas City, TX

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

    500 W Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX