5
1 Rating with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Purnima Balachandran is a gastroenterologist who earned her medical degree from Armed Forces Medical College. With 34 years of experience in digestive health, she brings extensive expertise to treating complex gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Balachandran is fluent in English and has built her practice around helping patients navigate digestive health challenges with comprehensive care.
She maintains affiliations with Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, serving patients across Glenview, Chicago, Skokie, Evanston, Highland Park, and Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Balachandran specializes in treating hemorrhoids, colon polyps, and diverticular disease. Her procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopy with sedation services. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
She maintains affiliations with Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, serving patients across Glenview, Chicago, Skokie, Evanston, Highland Park, and Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Balachandran specializes in treating hemorrhoids, colon polyps, and diverticular disease. Her procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopy with sedation services. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 34 years of experience
- speaks English
- Armed Forces Medical College
- 1 written review
- 1 specialty
- 10 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 7 office locations
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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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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| Dr. Purnima V Balachandran, MD | Dr. Jonathan Rosenberg, MD | Dr. Amit Kalra, MD | Dr. Manoj K Mehta, MD |
| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 34 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Glenview , IL | Gurnee , IL | Highland Park , IL | Evanston , IL |
| Med School: Armed Forces Medical College | Med School: University of Illinois Chicago of Medicine | Med School: University of Illinois | Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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
Dr. Purnima V Balachandran holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Armed Forces Medical College in 1992.
NPI Number
Dr. Balachandran's NPI number is 1659318509.
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