Summary

Dr. Gowri Balachandar is a gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the digestive system. She earned her medical degree from Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) and completed her residency training at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. With four decades of experience in gastroenterology, Dr. Balachandar has developed extensive expertise in caring for patients with various digestive health concerns. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Balachandar practices at multiple locations throughout Plano, Texas, and is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano. She focuses on treating common conditions such as colon polyps and hemorrhoids, as well as skin tags. Her procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopies to help diagnose and monitor digestive health issues. Patients have given Dr. Balachandar an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals, reflecting their satisfaction with her care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 40 years of experience
  • 56 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
  • 13 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Gowri Balachandar has 5 locations

Lone Star Gastroenterology Pa

4101 W Spring Creek Pkwy # 400Plano, TX 75024
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:30 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

Baylor Scott And White Surgicare Plano

1701 Ohio DrPlano, TX 75093
Mon6:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Medical City Plano

3901 W 15th StPlano, TX 75075

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.5 
4.3 
4.9 
40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks French, English
Plano , TXProsper , TXPlano , TXFlower Mound , TX
Med School: Jawaharlal Inst Of Post-Graduate Medical Education And Research (Jipmer) Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center Med School: Ross University Med School: University of Alberta
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gowri Balachandar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Assurant Health
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Care N' Care
  • Caterpillar
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - HMO-POS
  • Cigna - POS
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • EmblemHealth
  • FirstCare Health Plans
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthSmart
  • Home State Health Plan
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Parkland Community Health Plan
  • Sana
  • Southwestern Health Resources (SWHR)
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Health Aetna
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Gowri Balachandar has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Gowri Balachandar has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Medical School

Jawaharlal Inst Of Post-Graduate Medical Education And Research (Jipmer)Graduated in 1988
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School Of MedicineGraduated in 1986

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Which hospitals is Dr. Gowri Balachandar affiliated with?
Dr. Gowri Balachandar is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.
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