Summary

Dr. Venkat Sekar is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine specialist who has dedicated 51 years to caring for patients with digestive health concerns. He earned his medical degree from Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research and completed his residency training at Mount Sinai Medical Center. His extensive experience spans more than five decades of clinical practice. Dr. Sekar is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Sekar practices at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois, where he focuses on treating conditions such as colon polyps, gastritis, and swallowing difficulties. He performs important diagnostic procedures including colonoscopy and lower GI endoscopy to help identify and address digestive tract issues. Sekar also provides sedation services to ensure patient comfort during procedures. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 based on their experiences with his compassionate and thorough approach to gastrointestinal medicine.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 51 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Venkat Eswaran Sekar has 2 locations

Osf Healthcare

707 N LOGAN AVE STE 302DANVILLE, IL 61832

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
51 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English
DANVILLE , ILSACRAMENTO , CAMontgomery , ALDanville , IL
Med School: Jawaharlal Inst Of Post-Graduate Medical Education And Research (Jipmer) Med School: New York University Med School: Georgia State University Med School: ANDHRA MEDICAL COLLEGE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Venkat Eswaran Sekar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Alliance - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Venkat Eswaran Sekar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Venkat Eswaran Sekar has the following 11 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Medical School

Jawaharlal Inst Of Post-Graduate Medical Education And Research (Jipmer)Graduated in 1975

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Venkat Sekar speak?
Dr. Venkat Sekar speaks Spanish and English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Venkat Sekar affiliated with?
Dr. Venkat Sekar is affiliated with Osf Sacred Heart Medical Center.
Does Dr. Venkat Sekar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Venkat Sekar has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Venkat Sekar?
You can find contact information for Dr. Venkat Sekar here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Venkat Sekar accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Venkat Sekar accepts on their Vitals profile.

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