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Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD

Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD

Gastroenterology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD is a gastroenterologist in Crown Point, IN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Venkatachalam has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Liver Disease. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Mary Medical Center and Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

10215 Broadway Ste 203 Crown Point, IN 46307
Telehealth available

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Dr. Venkatachalam is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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Dr. Venkatachalam's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Venkatachalam

3.8

14 ratings, 8 with a written review
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4 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 22, 2025
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Nov 01, 2022
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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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
May 29, 2020
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Saint John, IN – Apr 25, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Hebron – Jan 03, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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North Judson, IN – Jul 31, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Valparaiso, IN – Aug 30, 2016
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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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Schererville, IN – Feb 05, 2016
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Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD is a gastroenterologist in Crown Point, IN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Venkatachalam has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Liver Disease. He...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Rush Presby St Luke's M C

    Residency Hospital
  • University Il College Of Med

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Venkatachalam is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

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