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Dr. Ranga Balasekaran, MD

Dr. Ranga Balasekaran, MD

Gastroenterology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Ranga Balasekaran, MD is a gastroenterologist in Springdale, AR and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Balasekaran has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville and Northwest Medical Center-Springdale. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 264 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (264 reviews)

Northwest Gastroenterology-Springdale Chamber

601 W Maple Ave Ste 213 Springdale, AR 72764
Telehealth available

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Dr. Balasekaran is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Balasekaran's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balasekaran

4.7

264 ratings, 213 with a written review
5 Star
89%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
7%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Alli N – Nov 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paty Abarca – Oct 18, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Debra Stover – Jun 04, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 people found this helpful
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VN – Apr 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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Barb – Mar 08, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Coach W – Mar 02, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 01, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 14, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jeannie – Feb 09, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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A. Lowe – Dec 21, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Myra Ahrens – Dec 16, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robert A. Wilson – Dec 09, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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James J. – Nov 22, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Scott W – Oct 11, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kim L – Sep 16, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Sandra – Sep 13, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kristen Lienhart – Aug 08, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 12, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Teresa Ross – Jun 23, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Judi McMillan – Jun 20, 2023
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About Me

care philosophy

I am committed to providing a high standard of care in a respectful, compassionate, informative and friendly environment.
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Baylor University Mc

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000
  • University N Mex

    Residency Hospital, 1997
  • University N Mex

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Medical School, 1994
  • Southern Methodist University

    Undergraduate School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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  • Spanish

Dr. Balasekaran is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

  • Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology, 2011

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Locations

Northwest Gastroenterology-Springdale Chamber

Northwest Gastroenterology601 W Maple Ave Ste 213 Springdale, AR 72764
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Northwest Gastroenterology-Bentonville

Northwest Gastroenterology2900 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 220 Bentonville, AR 72712
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville

    3000 Medical Center Pkwy
    Bentonville, AR 72712
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award
  • Northwest Medical Center-Springdale

    609 W Maple Ave
    Springdale, AR 72764
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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