Balu Chandra, M.D.

Specialty: Gastroenterology

"To improve the health and quality of life of people suffering from digestive diseases by providing high-quality, cost effective care in a cordial environment."

• Board Certified: Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
• Fellowship: Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tulane University, New Orleans
• Residency: Internal Medicine, New York VA Medical Center, New York
• M.D.: Bangalore University, Bangalore, India
• P.U.C.: The National College, Bangalore, India

Currently

• Private practice: Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• Member, Board of Directors, Digestive Health Associates of Texas, P.A.
• Peer Review Committee, North Hills Hospital

Former Appointments

• Clinical Assistant Professor, Tulane University, 1997-2000
• Vice-President, Bangalore Junior Doctors Association

A Commitment to Patient Education

"To be easily available and accessible to all of our patients and referring physicians, and to disseminate current and new knowledge to patients and referring physicians leading to prevention, treatment, and cure of digestive diseases."

Professional Affiliations

• American Gastroenterological Association
• American College of Gastroenterology
• American Association of Gastroenterologists of Indian Origin
• Texas Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
• Texas Medical Association
• Tarrant County Medical Society

Honors

• Southern AFCR/SSCI Trainee Award, 1996

Areas of Clinical Interest

• Chronic Hepatitis-C
• GERD
• Biliary and Pancreatic Diseases

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