Summary

Dr. Ranga Balasekaran is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed his residency training at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences and brings over three decades of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Balasekaran provides care in English for patients throughout Arkansas and Texas.

Dr. Balasekaran maintains affiliations with several leading healthcare systems, including Northwest Medical Center locations in Springdale and Bentonville, as well as Christus Health facilities in Texarkana, Texas. His practice focuses on digestive health conditions such as colon polyps and diverticular disease. He performs colonoscopies and specialized endoscopic procedures to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal concerns. Patients consistently rate Dr. Balasekaran highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 32 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • University Of New Mexico Health Sciences
  • 108 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 7 hospital affiliations
  • 8 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Ranga Balasekaran has 8 locations

Northwest Gastroenterology Springdale

601 W Maple Ave Ste 213Springdale, AR 72764
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 - 12:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Christus Health

1000 Pine StTexarkana, TX 75501

Christus Saint Michael Health System

2600 Saint Michael DrTexarkana, TX 75503

Northwest Medical Center Bentonville

3000 Medical Center PkwyBentonville, AR 72712

Northwest Medical Center Willow Creek Womens Hospital

4301 Greathouse Springs RdJohnson, AR 72741

Baptist Health Medical Center Conway

1555 Exchange AveConway, AR 72032

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Dr. Ranga Balasekaran, MDBrooke Holden, APRNChimdi Mfebe, APRNDr. Thomas David Schiller, MD
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
32 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Springdale , ARLittle Rock , ARLittle Rock , ARFayetteville , AR
Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School Med School: University of Central Arkansas Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ranga Balasekaran

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ranga Balasekaran has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ranga Balasekaran has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases (GI Diseases)
  • Heartburn
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Viral Human Hepatitis

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Arkansas, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of New Mexico Health Sciences

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolGraduated in 1994

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Dr. Ranga Balasekaran's office is located at 601 W Maple Ave Ste 213, Springdale, AR, 72764.

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