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Dr. Purnima Balachandran, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 56
Dr. Purnima Balachandran, MD

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Dr. Purnima Balachandran, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 56
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

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 34 years experience. Dr. Balachandran has experience treating conditions like Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Balachandran's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balachandran is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Nausea
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Constipation
Nausea
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Diarrhea
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Hemorrhoids
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Vomiting Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Abdominal Pain
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Dysphagia
Gastroptosis
Colorectal Polyp
Gastritis
Endoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophagitis
Anemia
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Reflux Esophagitis
Heartburn
Intestinal Ulcer
Chronic Gastritis
Duodenal Ulcer
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Coccygeal Pain
Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Pernicious Anemia
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
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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Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blue Print PPO
    Blue Advantage - PCPs Only HMO
    PCPs Only HMO
    Blue Choice Select PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Sagamore Plus PPO

Where Dr. Purnima Balachandran, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
    820 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
  2. 2 Office
    2150 Pfingsten Rd Ste 3000, Glenview, IL 60026
  3. 3 Endeavor Health Glenbrook Hospital
    2100 Pfingsten Rd, Glenview, IL 60026
  4. 4 Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital
    9600 Gross Point Rd, Skokie, IL 60076

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Meet Dr. Purnima Balachandran, MD

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Gastroenterology
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FAQs About Dr. Balachandran's Practice

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Dr. Purnima Balachandran, MD is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Purnima Balachandran, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Armed Forces Med College University Of Pune Pune Maharashtra India
    1992
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    2003
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
    2006
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Purnima Balachandran, MD Practices

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL

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