Overview
Dr. Mukund Venu is a Wisconsin native and has lived in the Chicago area for over 10 years. He graduated from Saint Louis University, where he earned both his B.A. in history and medical degree. He completed his internal medicine residency training and gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship training at Medical College of Wisconsin. He also completed a visiting professorship at the Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Venu is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in general gastroenterology, colon cancer screening, esophageal disorders, as well as endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures.
He is an active member of American Gastroenterological Association, where he serves on the Nominating Committee, as well as the American College of Gastroenterology where he serves on the Training Committee.
Dr. Venu is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
900 Rand Rd Ste 120, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Venu 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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Peter Kahrilas is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kahrilas has been practicing medicine for over 47 years is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Nirmala Gonsalves is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gonsalves has been practicing medicine for over 27 years is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gastritis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mukund Venu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mukund Venu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mukund Venu by calling their office at 312-767-3244. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mukund Venu a top-rated expert for Swallowing Difficulty?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mukund Venu 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. Mukund Venu specialize in?
While Dr. Mukund Venu is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Swallowing Difficulty, Encopresis, and Bowel Incontinence. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Mukund Venu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mukund Venu has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Swallowing Difficulty. You can view a list of Dr. Mukund Venu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mukund Venu accept my insurance?
Dr. Mukund Venu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-767-3244 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
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Venu isDistinguished. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- EncopresisDr. Venu isDistinguished. Learn about Encopresis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Venu isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Venu isDistinguished. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Venu isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Venu isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- EndoscopyDr. Venu isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- EsophagitisDr. Venu isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Venu isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Venu isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Venu isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Venu isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Venu isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Venu isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Acid MalabsorptionDr. Venu isExperienced. Learn about Bile Acid Malabsorption.