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Dr. Vedapurisan Viswanathan, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.5 (22)
Map Pin Small Bel Air, MD
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Vedapurisan Viswanathan, MD

Dr. Vedapurisan Viswanathan, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Bel Air, MD. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 46 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Jipmer, University Of Madras and is affiliated with UM Harford Memorial Hospital, UM Upper Chesapeake Health and University Of Maryland Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Viswanathan an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Viswanathan works at Practice in Bel Air, MD with other offices in Havre de Grace, MD and Abingdon, MD. They frequently treat conditions like Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Intestinal Diverticulosis and Hemorrhoids along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst 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. Viswanathan's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    510 Upper Chesapeake Dr Ste 416, Bel Air, MD 21014 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 877-7595
  2. 2
    Office
    251 Lewis Ln Ste 105, Havre de Grace, MD 21078 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 939-5082
  3. 3
    Harford Endoscopy Center
    2214 Old Emmorton Rd Ste 100, Bel Air, MD 21015 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 838-6345
  4. 4
    Harford Gastroenterology Associates
    100 Walter Ward Blvd Ste 100, Abingdon, MD 21009 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (443) 643-4700

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  • UM Harford Memorial Hospital
  • UM Upper Chesapeake Health
  • University Of Maryland Medical Center

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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Hemorrhoids
Barrett's Esophagus
Duodenal Ulcer
Intestinal Ulcer
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hepatitis C
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
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
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis D
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
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    About Dr. Vedapurisan Viswanathan, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 46 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Tamil
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    NPI Number
    • 1447212949
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • GeorgeTown University
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Exempted
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Jipmer, University Of Madras
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Loyola College, University Of Madras
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. Vedapurisan Viswanathan, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Viswanathan is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

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

    22 patients have reviewed Dr. Viswanathan. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Viswanathan.

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