Ramakrishna V. Behara

Overview

Dr. Behara is a board-certified gastroenterologist specializing in all spectrums of gastrointestinal diseases including colorectal cancer, GERD, IBD, IBS, biliary, and all conditions associated with the liver. He has a particular interest in managing IBS and IBD. Dr. Behara stresses the importance of screening for colorectal cancer as well as Barrett’s esophagus syndrome to his patients.

His top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Texas College Of Osteopathic Medicine - 2011|UNT Health Science Center - 2011|Rush-Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center-Chicago - 2012|Rush University Medical Center - 2017

Residency

Internal Medicine, Rush-Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center-Chicago - 2014

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med
Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Gastroenterology, Rush-Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center-Chicago - 2017
Gastroenterology, Rush University Medical Center - 2017

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco At PGA Parkway

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • 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
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Scott and White Health
  • HMO
  • POS
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Trustmark
  • PPO
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

Baylor Scott & White Digestive Diseases at The Star
3800 Gaylord Pkwy, Ste 910, Frisco, TX 75034
Other Locations
Baylor Scott & White Digestive Diseases - Centennial
4461 Coit Rd Pav 2,, Ste 401, Frisco, TX 75035
Baylor Scott & White Digestive Diseases - Frisco at PGA Parkway
16050 Everwell Ln Professional Pavilion I,, Ste 210, Frisco, TX 75033

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Behara 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ramakrishna V. Behara

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ramakrishna V. Behara?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ramakrishna V. Behara by calling their office at 469-800-4010. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ramakrishna V. Behara a top-rated expert for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ramakrishna V. Behara is classified as an Experienced expert for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), 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. Ramakrishna V. Behara specialize in?

While Dr. Ramakrishna V. Behara is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Esophagitis, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Ramakrishna V. Behara participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ramakrishna V. Behara has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). You can view a list of Dr. Ramakrishna V. Behara's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ramakrishna V. Behara accept my insurance?

Dr. Ramakrishna V. Behara accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-800-4010 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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