Expertise in
64
conditions

Dr. Bal Bhandari

Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology & Nutritional Medical Services
616 S Washington St, 
Bastrop, LA 
Expertise in
64
conditions
Gastroenterology & Nutritional Medical Services
616 S Washington St, 
Bastrop, LA 

Overview

Bal Bhandari is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bastrop, Louisiana.

Dr. Bhandari is highly rated in 64 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Specialist in LA

Hospital Affiliations

Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi
Ashley County Medical Center
Morehouse General Hospital
Monroe Surgical Hospital
St Francis Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HMO Partners
  • POS
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Primewell Health Services
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • POS
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Gastroenterology & Nutritional Medical Services
616 S Washington St, Bastrop, LA 71220
Other Locations
Delhi Hospital
407 Cincinnati St, Delhi, LA 71232

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Bhandari has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bal Bhandari

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bal Bhandari?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Bal Bhandari by calling their office at 318-283-2177. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Bal Bhandari a top-rated expert for Swallowing Difficulty?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bal Bhandari is classified as an Distinguished expert for Swallowing Difficulty, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Bal Bhandari specialize in?

While Dr. Bal Bhandari is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Bal Bhandari participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Bal Bhandari has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Swallowing Difficulty. You can view a list of Dr. Bal Bhandari's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Bal Bhandari accept my insurance?

Dr. Bal Bhandari accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 318-283-2177 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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