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Dr. Nakechand Pooran, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 54
Dr. Nakechand Pooran, MD
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Dr. Nakechand Pooran, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Gainesville, FL.
Dr. Nakechand Pooran, MD
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Dr. Nakechand Pooran, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 54
Gainesville, FL
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27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nakechand Pooran, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Gainesville, FL.

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Dr. Nakechand Pooran, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Gainesville, FL and has 27 years experience. They graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Florida Clinic and are affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Pooran is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Bile Duct Obstruction
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Pancreatitis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • Superior Health Plan
  • Choice Large Group POS
    Empower - Small Employer Groups
    Empower POS
  • Blue Select PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Preferred Patient Care PPO
  • Blue Choice HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • BlueOptions HMO
    myBlue EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Nfsg Veterans Health System
    1601 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Nakechand Pooran, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Gainesville, FL and has over 26 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine in 1997. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
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Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • St. Georges University School of Medicine
    1997
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Nakechand Pooran, MD is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Nakechand Pooran, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Uf Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL