5
1 Rating with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Purnima Balachandran is a gastroenterologist with 34 years of experience treating digestive system disorders and conditions. She earned her medical degree from Armed Forces Medical College and has dedicated more than three decades to helping patients with gastrointestinal health concerns. Dr. Balachandran is board-certified in gastroenterology and speaks English with her patients.
Dr. Balachandran practices at multiple locations throughout the Chicago area, including Glenview, Chicago, Skokie, Evanston, Highland Park, and Arlington Heights, Illinois. Her affiliations include Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and Northwest Community Healthcare. She specializes in treating colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease. Dr. Balachandran performs colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures with sedation for patient comfort. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Balachandran practices at multiple locations throughout the Chicago area, including Glenview, Chicago, Skokie, Evanston, Highland Park, and Arlington Heights, Illinois. Her affiliations include Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and Northwest Community Healthcare. She specializes in treating colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease. Dr. Balachandran performs colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures with sedation for patient comfort. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 34 years of experience
- speaks English
- Armed Forces Medical College
- 1 written review
- 1 specialty
- 10 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 7 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Purnima V Balachandran has 7 locationsNorthshore Medical Group Gastroenterology
2150 Pfingsten Rd Ste 3000Glenview, IL 60026 Tel: (847) 657-1900
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 34 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Glenview , IL | Lindenhurst , IL | Highland Park , IL | Chicago , IL |
| Med School: Armed Forces Medical College | Med School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences | Med School: University of South Florida College of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Purnima V Balachandran
Medical Specialties
Dr. Purnima V Balachandran has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Purnima V Balachandran has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
34 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Armed Forces Medical CollegeGraduated in 1992
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Purnima Balachandran affiliated with?
- Dr. Purnima Balachandran is affiliated with Jesse Brown Va Medical Center and Northwest Community Healthcare.
- Where is Dr. Purnima Balachandran's office located?
- Dr. Purnima Balachandran's office is located at 2150 Pfingsten Rd Ste 3000, Glenview, IL, 60026.
- What languages does Dr. Purnima Balachandran speak?
- Dr. Purnima Balachandran speaks English.
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