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Dr. Darren Ballard, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 43
Dr. Darren Ballard, MD
4.4 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. Darren Ballard, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Homewood, IL.
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Dr. Darren Ballard, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 43
Homewood, IL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Darren Ballard, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Homewood, IL.
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Dr. Darren Ballard, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Homewood, IL. They graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry. They currently practice at GI Alliance of Illinois: Homewood and are affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital and Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ballard has experience treating conditions like Constipation and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ballard received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ballard is board certified in Gastroenterology.

Locations

  1. 1 GI Alliance of Illinois: Homewood
    17901 Governors Hwy Ste 106, Homewood, IL 60430
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    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 15:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Experience and Background Check

Constipation
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Constipation
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Constipation
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Joint Pain
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Tobacco Use Disorder
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vomiting Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bile Duct Procedure
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Ascites
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Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Cachexia
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Down Syndrome
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Shortness of Breath
Stomal Ulcer
Thrush
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Ulcerative Colitis
Urinary Incontinence
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
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 Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ballard
4.4
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Feb 14, 2024
Very professional!!!
Dimitri Bolden — Feb 14, 2024
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • We operate on three guiding principles: Patient First, Quality Centric, and Provider-Led. As the largest and most reputable team of gastroenterology experts in the US, we provide unparalleled patient care with nationwide access.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Darren Ballard, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Homewood, IL. He specializes in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.
Biography
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Darren Ballard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ballard's profile.

Dr. Ballard frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Darren Ballard, MD is affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital and Ingalls Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Darren Ballard, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Trinity Hospital

    2320 E 93rd St, Chicago, IL

  • Ingalls Memorial Hospital

    1 Ingalls Dr, Harvey, IL

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