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Dr. Ranga Balasekaran, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 55
Dr. Ranga Balasekaran, MD
4.7 (263 Ratings)

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Dr. Ranga Balasekaran, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Springdale, AR.
Dr. Ranga Balasekaran, MD
4.7 (263 Ratings)
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Dr. Ranga Balasekaran, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 55
Springdale, AR
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ranga Balasekaran, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Springdale, AR.

About

Dr. Balasekaran graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and completed a residency at University N Mex. Dr. Ranga Balasekaran, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Springdale, AR. Dr. Balasekaran currently practices at Northwest Gastroenterology-Springdale Chamber and are affiliated with Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville and Northwest Medical Center-Springdale. Dr. Balasekaran has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Balasekaran received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 263 times. Dr. Balasekaran's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balasekaran also speaks Spanish. Dr. Balasekaran is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Constipation
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Abdominal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroparesis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Congenital Achalasia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Mal De Debarquement Syndrome
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Anal Cauterization
Bile Duct Procedure
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Infrared Coagulation (IRC) Hemorrhoid Removal
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Northwest Gastroenterology
    601 W Maple Ave Ste 213, Springdale, AR 72764
  2. 2 Northwest Gastroenterology
    2900 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 220, Bentonville, AR 72712

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balasekaran
4.7
Based on 263 Reviews
5 Stars (234)
4 Stars (8)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (19)

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Oct 18, 2024
He is the best doctor in North West Arkansas!
Paty Abarca — Oct 18, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University N Mex
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University N Mex
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor University MC
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ranga Balasekaran, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balasekaran's profile.

Dr. Balasekaran frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ranga Balasekaran, MD is affiliated with Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville and Northwest Medical Center-Springdale.

Yes, Dr. Ranga Balasekaran, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville

    3000 Medical Center Pkwy, Bentonville, AR

  • Northwest Medical Center-Springdale

    609 W Maple Ave, Springdale, AR