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Dr. Biju Alex, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.2 (8)
Map Pin Small Columbia, MD
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Biju Alex, MD

Dr. Biju Alex, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Columbia, MD. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 19 years of experience. They graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Howard County General Hospital, Frederick Health Hospital and Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Alex an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Alex works at Gastro Health - Columbia in Columbia, MD. They frequently treat conditions like Constipation and Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Alex's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Gastro Health - Columbia
    10710 Charter Dr Ste 110, Columbia, MD 21044 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 992-9797

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Howard County General Hospital
  • Frederick Health Hospital
  • Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital

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Constipation
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Dysphagia
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Blood Disorders
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Cancer
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Gastroenterology Procedures
Impedance Testing
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    3.2
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    About Dr. Biju Alex, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1750558342
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • George Washington University
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Biju Alex, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Alex is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Alex has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Alex works at Gastro Health - Columbia in Columbia, MD. View the full address on Dr. Alex’s profile.

    Dr. Alex has seen patients for Constipation and Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Alex on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Alex. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Alex.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Alex, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Alex appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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