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Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD

Gastroenterology*
2.8 (15)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD

Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 49 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Chingleput Medical College and is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake and HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland. Dr. Bala, completed a residency at Cook County Hospital Chicago Il. Patients rated Dr. Bala an average 2.8 star rating.

Dr. Bala works at Gastroenterology Consultants - Houston in Houston, TX with other offices in Pasadena, TX and Webster, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Constipation and Hemorrhoids along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Cigna and Humana as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Bala's Office Locations

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    Gastroenterology Consultants - Houston
    444 Farm To Market Rd 1959a, Houston, TX 77034 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Gastroenterology Consultants - Pasadena
    4211 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77504 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Gastroenterology Consultants - Webster
    250 Blossom St Ste 210, Webster, TX 77598 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Phone Icon (281) 869-8392
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    Gastroenterology Consultants PA
    2060 Space Park Dr Ste 306, Houston, TX 77058 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Phone Icon (817) 893-2600

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Dysentery
Dysphagia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
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
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Cholangitis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Rectal Ulcer
Spleen Cyst
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Liver Biopsy
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • CHAMPVA
    • Cigna
    • Humana
    • Premera Blue Cross

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    Ratings & Reviews

    2.8
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    About Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 49 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hindi, Spanish and Telugu
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1912990417
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cook County Hospital Chicago Il
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Cook County Hospital Chicago Il
    Residency
    Internship
    • Cook County Hospital Chicago Il
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Chingleput Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
    • HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

    Dr. Bala speaks Hindi, Spanish and Telugu.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Bala. The overall rating for this provider is 2.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Bala.

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