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Dr. Naresh Ahuja, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Naresh Ahuja, MD
4.9 (128 Ratings)

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Dr. Naresh Ahuja, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Mount Vernon, IL.
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Dr. Naresh Ahuja, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 53
Mount Vernon, IL
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Naresh Ahuja, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Mount Vernon, IL.

About

Dr. Naresh Ahuja, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Mount Vernon, IL and has 28 years experience. They graduated from Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital|Dow Medical College/Dow University of Health Sciences in 1996 and completed a residency at Washington Hospital Center.They currently practice at Ahuja Bariatric & Beyond and are affiliated with Good Samaritan Regional Health Center and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia. Dr. Ahuja has experience treating conditions like Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ahuja received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 128 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ahuja also speaks Hindi and Urdu. Dr. Ahuja accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obesity
Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Obesity
Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Obesity
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Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Bowel Strangulation
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Appendicitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Surgical Weight Loss
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Acid Reflux Surgery
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy
Colonoscopy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Scan
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
In-Office Esophagoscopy
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Weight Loss Management
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Cigna PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Sagamore Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Ahuja Bariatric & Beyond
    4230 Lincolnshire Dr Ste A, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
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  2. 2 ABB Herrin office
    3020 S Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ahuja
4.9
Based on 128 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Jan 19, 2024
Very nice and explained the procedure thoroughly.
— Jan 19, 2024
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About Me

Care Philosophy

  • I believe in patient doctor partnership and design a surgical plan ``specific to individual patient``s need and comfort``.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Naresh Ahuja, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Mount Vernon, IL and has over 27 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital|Dow Medical College/Dow University of Health Sciences in 1996. He specializes in Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Hindi
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital|Dow Medical College/Dow University of Health Sciences
    1996
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Washington Hospital Center
    2003
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Washington Hospital Center
    2008
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Pittsburgh
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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Does Dr. Ahuja communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Ahuja offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Dr. Naresh Ahuja, MD is affiliated with Good Samaritan Regional Health Center and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Good Samaritan Regional Health Center

    1 Good Samaritan Way, Mount Vernon, IL

  • SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia

    400 N Pleasant Ave, Centralia, IL