Dr. Ballard graduated from Johns Hopkins University and received his medical degree from Loyola University. He completed his internal medicine training at the University of Michigan and his gastroenterology fellowship at Indiana University. He further completed subspecialty training in advanced and therapeutic endoscopy at the Medical College of Wisconsin where he remained on faculty as assistant professor before returning home to join South Suburban Gastroenterology and GI Partners. Dr. Ballard has had numerous publications, abstracts and presentations in a variety of journals and at national gastroenterology meetings. His expertise includes all aspects of GI practice including endoscopy and colonoscopy, and particularly within biliary and pancreatic disease including EUS and ERCP, Barrett’s esophagus including radiofrequency ablation, and complex colonoscopy.
Dr. Darren Ballard, MD
- Gastroenterology
- Accepting new patients
- GIA IL Homewood 17901 Governors Hwy Ste 106, Homewood, IL 60430
- (708) 816-1643
Brief Intro
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Education Background
FELLOWSHIP
Indiana University
RESIDENCY
University of Michigan
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Loyola University
Languages Spoken
- English
Location & Hours
- 17901 Governors Hwy Ste 106, Homewood, IL 60430
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Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
- Gastroenterology
Conditions Addressed
- Diverticulosis
- Black Stool/Melena
- Celiac Disease
- Cirrhosis
- Constipation
- Diverticulitis
- Esophagitis
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastritis and Duodenitis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hiatal Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Anal Fissure
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Diarrhea
- Food Intolerance
- Gallbladder Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Ulcers
- Fatty Liver
- Acid Reflux
- Bloating
- Colitis
- Anemia
- Anal Fistulas
- Hepatitis
- Fecal Incontinence
- Dysphagia
- Esophageal motility disorders
- Lactose Intolerance
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Helicobacter Pylori Infection
- Jaundice
- Pancreatitis
- Benign Polyps of the Colon
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Crohn's Disease
- Barrett's esophagus
- Abdominal Pain
- Rectal, Abdomen, Small Intestines, or Colon Cancer
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NASH/NAFLD)
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Procedures Performed
- Colonoscopy
- Esophageal Dilatation
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Polypectomy
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Sphincterotomy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Esophageal Manometry
- Tube Placement/Replacement - PEG
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
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Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- Health Alliance
- Medicare
- HealthPartners
- Allegiance Life and Health
- Aetna Better Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Devoted Health
- CHAMPVA
- Wellcare
- UnitedHealthcare
- Cigna
- Humana
- Zing Health
- Amita Health
- APWU
- Optum Health
- Pan-American Life Insurance Group
- Aetna
- Meritain Health
- State Farm
- Molina Healthcare
- GEHA
- Healthlink
- HFN
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