Overview
Bal Bhandari is a Gastroenterologist in Bastrop, Louisiana. Dr. Bhandari is highly rated in 64 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
616 S Washington St, Bastrop, LA 71220
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.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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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 Painful Swallowing?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bal Bhandari is classified as an Distinguished expert for Painful Swallowing, 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, 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 Painful Swallowing. 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Bhandari isDistinguished. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- ColitisDr. Bhandari isDistinguished. Learn about Colitis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Bhandari isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- DiarrheaDr. Bhandari isDistinguished. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Bhandari isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Bhandari isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Advanced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Bhandari isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Anal FissureDr. Bhandari isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Bhandari isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Bhandari isAdvanced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Bhandari isAdvanced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Bhandari isAdvanced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AnemiaDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AscitesDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Bhandari isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.