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Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 74
Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD

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Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 74
Pasadena, TX
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Pasadena, TX.
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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 Pasadena, TX and has 51 years experience. Dr. Bala currently practices at Gastroenterology Consultants - Pasadena and is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland. Dr. Bala has experience treating conditions like Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Abdominal Pain, Constipation, Nausea, Unexplained Weight Loss, Hemorrhoids, Gastroptosis, Gas-Bloat Syndrome, Barrett's Esophagus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Indigestion, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Dysphagia, Duodenitis, Gastritis, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Intestinal Diverticulosis, Diarrhea, Esophageal Motility Disorders, Anal or Rectal Pain and Duodenal Ulcer among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Bala's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bala also speaks Hindi, Spanish and Telugu. Dr. Bala is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Gastroenterology Consultants - Pasadena
    4211 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77504
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 481-9400

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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Spanish
Telugu
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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: Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Abdominal Pain, Constipation, Nausea, Unexplained Weight Loss, Hemorrhoids, Gastroptosis, Gas-Bloat Syndrome, Barrett's Esophagus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Indigestion, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Dysphagia, Duodenitis, Gastritis, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Intestinal Diverticulosis, Diarrhea, Esophageal Motility Disorders, Anal or Rectal Pain and Duodenal Ulcer. See more on Sharecare.

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

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

Education
Medical Education
  • Chingleput Medical College
    1975
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Cook County Hospital Chicago Il
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Cook County Hospital Chicago Il
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Cook County Hospital Chicago Il
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland

    6801 Emmett F Lowry Expy, Texas City, TX

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