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Dr. Abhishek Bhandari, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2011)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), colorectal cancer screening

251 E. Huron Street : Room 16-738
Chicago, IL 60611

(312) 926-5893

Dr. Abhishek Bhandari, MD is a gastroenterologist in Naperville, IL specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Abhishek Bhandari, MD is affiliated with Edward-Elmhurst Health, Suburban Gastroenterology Ltd and SUBURBAN GASTROENTEROLOGY LTD.

Office Locations

Address:

1243 Rickert Drive
Naperville, IL 60540

Address:

251 E. Huron Street : Room 16-738
Chicago, IL 60611

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	75
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	302
inpatient care	259
outpatient care	43

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	94
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	50
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	47
Dementia	29
Cancer	20

hospital care	434
inpatient care	348
outpatient care	86

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	62
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	31
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	31
Cancer	17

diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	44
gastrointestinal procedures	49
hospital care	356
inpatient care	357
minimally invasive procedures	49
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	44
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	50
Dementia	28
Cancer	21

diagnostic procedures	74
doctor visit	101
gastrointestinal procedures	107
hospital care	545
inpatient care	546
minimally invasive procedures	107
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	74

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	66
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	47
Dementia	34
Cancer	18

diagnostic procedures	111
doctor visit	193
gastrointestinal procedures	142
hospital care	430
inpatient care	431
minimally invasive procedures	142
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	111

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	20
Hispanic	26
Asian	13
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	57
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	42
Dementia	24
Cancer	18

diagnostic procedures	130
doctor visit	112
gastrointestinal procedures	140
hospital care	256
inpatient care	257
minimally invasive procedures	140
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	130

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	17
Hispanic	22
Asian	15
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	43
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	21

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abhishek Bhandari, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Abhishek Bhandari, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Naperville, IL were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures	84
doctor visit	113
gastrointestinal procedures	110
hospital care	387
inpatient care	366
minimally invasive procedures	110
outpatient care	64
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	84

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhishek Bhandari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	116
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	57
85 and over	29
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	57

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhishek Bhandari, MD From 2014 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Abhishek Bhandari, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	11
Dementia	15

Education & Training

Dr. Abhishek Bhandari, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2011. He completed residency at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2011)

Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals (2014)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Abhishek Bhandari, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Edward-Elmhurst Health

Suburban Gastroenterology Ltd

SUBURBAN GASTROENTEROLOGY LTD

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Abhishek Bhandari, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Aries Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$100 ELEVIEW $100
Abbott Laboratories	$25 Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator $25

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$125

Biography

Dr. Abhishek Bhandari works as an adult gastroenterology. Dr. Bhandari's clinical interests encompass gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders) and colorectal cancer screening. He attended Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He is affiliated with Edward Hospital.