Expertise in
1
conditions

Dr. Purnima V. Balachandran

Gastroenterology
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
820 S Damen Ave, 
Chicago, IL 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
1
conditions
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
820 S Damen Ave, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Purnima Balachandran is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Balachandran is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, and Gastrointestinal Bleeding.

Dr. Balachandran is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Hospital Affiliations

Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
French
Hindi
Spanish
Tamil

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Celtic
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Essence Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medical Mutual
  • HMO
  • PPO
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
820 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
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259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
 (3.7 miles away)
312-695-5620
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Purnima V. Balachandran

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Purnima V. Balachandran?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Purnima V. 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 V. Balachandran a top-rated expert for Hemorrhoids?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Purnima V. 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 V. Balachandran specialize in?

While Dr. Purnima V. 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 V. Balachandran accept my insurance?

Dr. Purnima V. 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.

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