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Dr. Mukund Venu, MD

Gastroenterology*
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Des Plaines, IL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Mukund Venu, MD

Dr. Mukund Venu, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Des Plaines, IL. They graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER and is affiliated with Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and Loyola University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Venu an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Venu works at Midwest Digestive Health and Nutrition in Des Plaines, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Constipation, Chronic Gastritis and Hemorrhoids along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Humana 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. Venu's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Midwest Digestive Health and Nutrition
    900 Rand Rd Ste 120, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 767-3244
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
  • Loyola University Medical Center

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Constipation
Chronic Gastritis
Hemorrhoids
Gastritis
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
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
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Cystic Fibrosis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Acid Reflux Surgery
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Mukund Venu, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1083838817
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Venu works at Midwest Digestive Health and Nutrition in Des Plaines, IL. View the full address on Dr. Venu’s profile.

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

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Venu. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Venu.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Venu, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Venu 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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