Overview
Purnima Balachandran is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Balachandran is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, and Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
820 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
2150 Pfingsten Rd Ste 3000, Glenview, IL 60026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Purnima Balachandran
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Purnima Balachandran?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Purnima Balachandran by calling their office at 312-569-8387. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Purnima Balachandran a top-rated expert for Hemorrhoids?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Purnima Balachandran is classified as an Advanced expert for Hemorrhoids, 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. Purnima Balachandran specialize in?
While Dr. Purnima Balachandran is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Diverticular Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Purnima Balachandran accept my insurance?
Dr. Purnima Balachandran accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-569-8387 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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- HemorrhoidsDr. Balachandran isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
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- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
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- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.