Overview
Vanitha Bala is a Gastroenterologist in Shenandoah, Texas. Dr. Bala is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
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Locations
9180 Pinecroft Dr Ste 250, Shenandoah, TX 77380
111 Vision Park Blvd Ste 150, Shenandoah, TX 77384
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Bala 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vanitha Bala
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vanitha Bala?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vanitha Bala by calling their office at 832-934-7675. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vanitha Bala a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vanitha Bala is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), 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. Vanitha Bala specialize in?
While Dr. Vanitha Bala is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Gastrointestinal Bleeding. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Vanitha Bala accept my insurance?
Dr. Vanitha Bala accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-934-7675 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
- Advanced
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- ColitisDr. Bala isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Bala isAdvanced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Bala isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Bala isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Bala isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Bala isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AnemiaDr. Bala isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Bala isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Bala isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Bala isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Bala isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.