Overview
Dr. Ahuja is an established and highly skilled physician with more than 10 years of experience in advanced minimally invasive, general, and bariatric surgery. He completed his general surgery internship, residency and trauma research fellowship at Washington Hospital Center (Washington, DC/Bethesda, MD) and was also fellowship-trained in advanced laparoscopic minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at the University of Pittsburgh (PA). Dr. Ahuja has performed thousands of advanced complex gastrointestinal (GI) surgeries via minimally invasive techniques. He is well regarded in the southern Illinois community, earning numerous accolades for his quality and patient-centered care. Dr. Ahuja has previously Surgeon Champion of Year 2019 by Illinois State Quality Improvement Collaborative (ILQIC) for his quality improvement contributions. Dr. Ahuja has provided preceptorship/case observation opportunities for regional surgeons, medical students, residents, physician assistant students, dietitians and RNs.
Dr. Ahuja is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Naresh Ahuja
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Naresh Ahuja?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Naresh Ahuja by calling their office at 618-315-6466. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Naresh Ahuja a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Naresh Ahuja is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obesity, 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. Naresh Ahuja specialize in?
While Dr. Naresh Ahuja is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Hernia, and Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Naresh Ahuja accept my insurance?
Dr. Naresh Ahuja accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 618-315-6466 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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- Distinguished
- ObesityDr. Ahuja isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Advanced
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Ahuja isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- GastrectomyDr. Ahuja isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- HerniaDr. Ahuja isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Ahuja isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Ahuja isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Ahuja isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Experienced
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Ahuja isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CellulitisDr. Ahuja isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Ahuja isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Ahuja isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Ahuja isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- EndoscopyDr. Ahuja isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.