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Dr. Purnima Balachandran, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 54
Dr. Purnima Balachandran, MD

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Dr. Purnima Balachandran, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 54
Chicago, IL
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32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Purnima Balachandran, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL.

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Dr. Balachandran graduated from Armed Forces Med College University Of Pune Pune Maharashtra India in 1992 and completed a residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.Dr. Purnima Balachandran, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL and has 32 years experience. Dr. Balachandran currently practices at Practice. Dr. Balachandran's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Balachandran is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
    820 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 569-8387
  2. 2 Northshore Omega
    2150 Pfingsten Rd Ste 3000, Glenview, IL 60026
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 657-1900
  3. 3 Northshore Glenbrook Hospital
    2100 Pfingsten Rd, Glenview, IL 60026
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 569-8387
  4. 4 Northshore University Division of Rheumatology
    9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, Skokie, IL 60076
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 674-2087

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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Armed Forces Med College University Of Pune Pune Maharashtra India
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    2003
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
    2006
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Yes, Dr. Purnima Balachandran, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.