Dr. Suresh Bhalla, MD | Joliet, IL | Gastroenterologist

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Dr. Suresh Bhalla is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who graduated from Maulana Azad Medical College and completed his residency at the University of Chicago Medicine. With 49 years of experience in medicine, he has built extensive expertise in digestive health and comprehensive internal medicine care. Dr. Bhalla speaks English and brings nearly five decades of clinical knowledge to his practice.

Dr. Bhalla is affiliated with Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout Joliet, Illinois, as well as New Lenox. He specializes in treating conditions such as acid reflux, Barrett's esophagus, and esophageal ulcers. His procedural expertise includes upper GI endoscopy and endoscopic ablation for Barrett's esophagus. Patients rate Dr. Bhalla 4.0 out of 5 stars on average.

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accepting new patients
4

21 Ratings
49 years of experience
5 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Chicago Medicine
7 written reviews
2 specialties
15 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
5 office locations
Male

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

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Dr. Bhalla's Ratings and Reviews

4

21 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 15 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Spent time with me: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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He has no opinion on curing you because he hasn’t a clue about modern medicine.

February 18th, 2022

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Referred me to the wrong surgeon. Doesn't like being presented with second opinion. gets angry when questioned. VERY pompous. Go elsewhere.

July 7th, 2021

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I highly recommend Dr Bhalla. Very knowledgable in solving my problem and with good bedside manners.

December 24th, 2013

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Three weeks ago I had some tests during which I kept waking up in severe pain. Inadequate sedation?? At my follow up 3 wks later, he told me with no exam, I had a bacterial infection in my stomach and put me on antibiotics. Seems if he saw this during the procedure, he would have put me on meds then. I had no problems before the procedure, after the procedure I had stomach pain and nausea non-stop for the three weeks until my apt. I'm thinking a possible stomach perforation as the cause of the infection??

November 3rd, 2012

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Has limited office hours, therefore, waiting time is fairly high.

August 14th, 2012

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Dr.Bhalla it's a very good doctor!!!!!!!!

September 1st, 2010

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GREAT DOC

April 2nd, 2009

Bhalla Suresh Office

210 N Hammes Ave Ste 112Joliet, IL 60435

Tel: (815) 744-2123

Mon9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Premier Suburban Medical Group Joliet

1051 Essington RdJoliet, IL 60435

Mon5:00 am - 9:00 pm

Tue5:00 am - 9:00 pm

Wed5:00 am - 9:00 pm

Thu5:00 am - 9:00 pm

Fri5:00 am - 9:00 pm

Sat9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Premier Suburban Medical Group Joliet

1051 Essington Rd Ste 250Joliet, IL 60435

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Silver Cross Hospital

1900 Silver Cross BlvdNew Lenox, IL 60451

Ascension Saint Joseph Joliet

333 Madison StJoliet, IL 60435


Dr. Suresh Bhalla, MD	Dr. Darren Ballard, MD	Jan Seiler, APRN	Ji Soo Choi, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (21 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
49 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Joliet , IL	Homewood , IL	Montgomery , AL	SACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: Maulana Azad Medical College	Med School: Loyola University	Med School: Georgia State University	Med School: New York University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
First Health (Coventry Health Care) - Medicaid (Managed)
Medicare
Medicare - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare

Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colon Cancer
Colon Tumor (Adenomatous Polyps)
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Internal Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative Colitis

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Chicago Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Maulana Azad Medical College in 1977.

NPI Number

Dr. Bhalla's NPI number is 1811995426.

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What languages does Dr. Suresh Bhalla speak?: Dr. Suresh Bhalla speaks English.

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