Overview
Dr. Diwakaran is board certified in gastroenterology as well as in internal medicine. He has been in practice since 2002. Dr. Diwakaran served a gastroenterology fellowship at Saint Louis University Hospital after his residency training at Wayne State University - Detroit Medical Center. He attended medical school at Madras Medical College in India. Dr. Diwakaran provides the following procedures including, but not limited to colonoscopy, EGD, flex sig, liver biopsy, paracentesis, Remicade infusion, small bowel endoscopy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, and colon with banding of internal hemorroids. He has a special interest in colon colonoscopy for colon cancer prevention. He is on staff at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles and SSM Heatlh St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis.
Dr. Diwakaran is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
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400 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hari Diwakaran
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hari Diwakaran?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hari Diwakaran by calling their office at 636-669-2332. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hari Diwakaran a top-rated expert for Esophagitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hari Diwakaran is classified as an Advanced expert for Esophagitis, 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. Hari Diwakaran specialize in?
While Dr. Hari Diwakaran is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Painful Swallowing. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Hari Diwakaran accept my insurance?
Dr. Hari Diwakaran accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 636-669-2332 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- EsophagitisDr. Diwakaran isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
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- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Diwakaran isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Diwakaran isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Diwakaran isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Diwakaran isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Diwakaran isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Diwakaran isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.