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Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 60
Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD
3.7 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 60
Merrillville, IN
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD works in Merrillville, IN as a Gastroenterologist and has 33 years experience.

They are board certified in Gastroenterology and graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1991. Dr. Venkatachalam completed a residency at Rush Presby St Luke's M C. Dr. Venkatachalam has has worked on more claims relating to Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Hemorrhoids than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Venkatachalam has received an average rating of 3.7 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. They are affiliated with Community Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Venkatachalam also speaks Hindi. Dr. Venkatachalam practices at Practice in Merrillville, IN and has additional offices in Crown Point, IN and Hobart, IN.

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Locations

  1. 1 Ima Endoscopy Surgicenter PC
    8895 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
  2. 2 Community Care Network - 10215 Broadway Ave Suite 203
    10215 Broadway Ste 203, Crown Point, IN 46307
  3. 3 Pathology Consultants Inc Lake Park Surgicare
    7921 Grand Blvd, Hobart, IN 46342
  4. 4 Lake Urology LLC
    8558 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410

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Based on 13 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (4)

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May 29, 2020
Wonderful visit. Explains things so that you understand. Very patient and excellent bedside manner. Extremely knowledgeable and skilled.
— May 29, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
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Gastroenterology
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Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1991
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  • Gastroenterology
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  • Rush Presby St Luke's M C
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Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Venkatachalam accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Venkatachalam's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Venkatachalam accepts Aetna, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Venkatachalam accepts here.

Dr. Venkatachalam frequently sees patients for Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Hemorrhoids.

Yes, Dr. Venkatachalam speaks Hindi. See Dr. Venkatachalam's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Venkatachalam has a star rating of 3.7/5 and has been reviewed 13 times.

Dr. Venkatachalam is board certified in Gastroenterology.

Dr. Venkatachalam has been practicing as a Gastroenterologist for 33 years.

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