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Dr. Venkat Sekar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 72
Dr. Venkat Sekar, MD
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Dr. Venkat Sekar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Danville, IL.
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Dr. Venkat Sekar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 72
Danville, IL
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49 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Venkat Sekar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Danville, IL.

About

Dr. Sekar graduated from UNIVERSITY OF EXETER / SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. Venkat Sekar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Danville, IL and has 49 years experience. Dr. Sekar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center. Dr. Sekar has experience treating conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastric Ulcer and Upper Digestive Tract Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sekar received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Sekar's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Sekar also speaks Tamil. Dr. Sekar is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastric Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastric Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastric Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Esophageal Ulcer
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
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Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
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
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Cyclical Vomiting
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Atresia Without Fistula
Esophageal Diverticulum
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
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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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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    Navigate HMO
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    Choice Plus POS
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    Open Access Plus
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    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Danville Polyclinic LTD.
    707 N Logan Ave, Danville, IL 61832
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Languages Spoken
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF EXETER / SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
    1975
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Venkat Sekar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sekar's profile.

Dr. Sekar frequently treats the following conditions: Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastric Ulcer and Upper Digestive Tract Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Venkat Sekar, MD is affiliated with OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Venkat Sekar, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center

    812 N Logan Ave, Danville, IL