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Dr. Prabhleen Chahal, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

M.P. Shah Medical College

Professional interests include: esophageal cancer, gastrointestinal infections, diabetes, and more.

903 W. Martin Street
San Antonio, TX 78207

(210) 358-3400

Dr. Prabhleen Chahal, MD is a gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from M.P. Shah Medical College. Dr. Prabhleen Chahal, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, University Health and UT Health San Antonio.

Office Locations

Address:

4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229

Address:

7946 North Loop 1604 West
San Antonio, TX 78249

Address:

8300 Floyd Curl Drive 4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78229

Address:

8435 Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, TX 78229

Address:

903 W. Martin Street
San Antonio, TX 78207

Some issues Dr. Prabhleen Chahal, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Bipolar Disorder

Commonly known as manic-depressive illness, bipolar disorder is a serious mental condition characterized by extreme changes in mood. Individuals with this disorder experience emotional highs, or manic episodes, and lows, or depressive episodes. These episodes are distinct periods that are separate from the moods they may usually feel.

During manic episodes, individuals may:

Feel very happy and energetic
Speak very fast and about many different topics
Become much more active than usual
Have trouble sleeping
Engage in impulsive behavior, like spending a large sum of money

In contrast, depressive episodes may bring about:

Sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
Very low energy and activity levels
Forgetfulness and trouble concentrating
Loss of appetite
Thoughts of death or suicide

Episodes may be a mixture of both manic and depressive symptoms. In such an episode, individuals with bipolar disorder may feel sad, empty, and hopeless but have a high level of energy at the same time. Sometimes, changes in mood are less dramatic. For example, individuals may feel happy and think everything is fine, but people around them may notice their mood changes. Episodes like this are called hypomania. If an individual is hypomanic and does not receive proper treatment, their condition will likely worsen.

Generally considered a lifetime illness, the disorder begins in the late teen or early adult years. Bipolar disorder has no known cause, but research has shown that it tends to run in families. To diagnose it, a psychiatrist carefully assesses an individual's moods and behavior patterns. They may also be asked to keep a daily record of their moods and other factors that can help with diagnosis and determining the right course of therapy. Counseling is a typical form of treatment, as is a group of medications that can control symptoms, called antipsychotics.

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.

aspiration	51
diagnostic procedures	107
doctor visit	16
foreign body removal	27
gastrointestinal procedures	275
hospital care	21
image guided procedures	51
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	275
minor procedures	51
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	107
stent placement (stenting)	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	98

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	17
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

aspiration	48
diagnostic procedures	88
doctor visit	9
gastrointestinal procedures	188
hospital care	14
image guided procedures	48
inpatient care	14
minimally invasive procedures	188
minor procedures	48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	88
stent placement (stenting)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	85

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	18
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

aspiration	49
diagnostic procedures	108
doctor visit	25
foreign body removal	26
gastrointestinal procedures	275
image guided procedures	49
minimally invasive procedures	275
minor procedures	49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	108
stent placement (stenting)	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	93

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	426
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	48
Less than 65	140

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

aspiration	39
diagnostic procedures	82
doctor visit	49
gastrointestinal procedures	165
image guided procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	165
minor procedures	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	82
stent placement (stenting)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	64

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	16
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

aspiration	36
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	92
doctor visit	72
gastrointestinal procedures	251
image guided procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	251
minor procedures	36
preventive care	10
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	92
stent placement (stenting)	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	82

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	17
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	44
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

aspiration	57
diagnostic procedures	100
doctor visit	59
gastrointestinal procedures	240
hospital care	10
image guided procedures	57
inpatient care	10
minimally invasive procedures	240
minor procedures	57
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	100
stent placement (stenting)	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	94

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	25
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

aspiration	38
diagnostic procedures	68
doctor visit	10
foreign body removal	20
gastrointestinal procedures	163
image guided procedures	38
minimally invasive procedures	163
minor procedures	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	68
stent placement (stenting)	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	63

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	13
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

aspiration	27
diagnostic procedures	65
gastrointestinal procedures	183
image guided procedures	27
minimally invasive procedures	183
minor procedures	27
preventive care	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	65
stent placement (stenting)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	16
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	44
Dementia	18
Cancer	21

aspiration	36
diagnostic procedures	127
doctor visit	59
gastrointestinal procedures	267
image guided procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	267
minor procedures	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	127
stent placement (stenting)	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	69

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prabhleen Chahal, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Prabhleen Chahal, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

aspiration	42
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	94
doctor visit	39
foreign body removal	24
gastrointestinal procedures	228
hospital care	15
image guided procedures	42
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	228
minor procedures	42
preventive care	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	94
stent placement (stenting)	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	76

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prabhleen Chahal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	173
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	58
85 and over	17
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	93

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prabhleen Chahal, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Prabhleen Chahal, MD graduated from M.P. Shah Medical College. She completed residency at Mayo Clinic. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: M.P. Shah Medical College

Residency: Mayo Clinic (2004)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Prabhleen Chahal, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

University Health

UT Health San Antonio

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Prabhleen Chahal, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Superior Health Plan, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Humana PPO, Coventry HMO, WellCare Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Prime Health, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, MultiPlan, Magellan Health Services, Three Rivers Provider Network PPO, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, Coventry Workers' Compensation, Humana HMO, Aetna, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Community Care Network (CCN), Molina Healthcare, TRICARE, HealthSmart, Aetna EPO, First Health, Aetna PPO, WellPoint, Aetna HMO, Oscar - Commercial Exchange, Interlink - Transplant, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Refugee Medical Assistance, Provider Network of America (PNOA) - Commercial, Insurance Accepted, OptumHealth - Transplant ONLY, Scott & White Health Plan - HMO, Gonzaba Medical Group - Transplant ONLY, Universal Benefits Consortium - Brokerage Firm (School Districts), University of Incarnate Word (Gilsbar) - Direct Employer, Scott & White Health Plan - PPO, Tokio Marine - Transplant, 90 Degree Benefits - Commercial, 6 Degrees - Transplant, LifeTrac - Transplant, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Unaccompanied Children, Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer, Velocity National Provider Network - Wrap Network, Independent Medical Systems (IMS) - PPO, Entrust - TPA, EBSO - TPA and Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Prabhleen Chahal, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Superior Health Plan

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Humana PPO

Coventry HMO

WellCare Medicare Advantage

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Prime Health

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

MultiPlan

Magellan Health Services

Three Rivers Provider Network PPO

United Healthcare PPO

Coventry PPO

Coventry Workers' Compensation

Humana HMO

Aetna

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Community Care Network (CCN)

Molina Healthcare

TRICARE

HealthSmart

Aetna EPO

First Health

Aetna PPO

WellPoint

Aetna HMO

Oscar - Commercial Exchange

Interlink - Transplant

Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Refugee Medical Assistance

Provider Network of America (PNOA) - Commercial

Insurance Accepted

OptumHealth - Transplant ONLY

Scott & White Health Plan - HMO

Gonzaba Medical Group - Transplant ONLY

Universal Benefits Consortium - Brokerage Firm (School Districts)

University of Incarnate Word (Gilsbar) - Direct Employer

Scott & White Health Plan - PPO

Tokio Marine - Transplant

90 Degree Benefits - Commercial

6 Degrees - Transplant

LifeTrac - Transplant

Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Unaccompanied Children

Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer

Velocity National Provider Network - Wrap Network

Independent Medical Systems (IMS) - PPO

Entrust - TPA

EBSO - TPA

Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial PPO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$34,913 GENERAL - THERAPIES $14,868	AXIOS $4,328	GENERAL THERAPIES $1,074	SPYGLASS $280	General - Biliary Devices $200	Other $14,164
Medtronic, Inc.	$4,541 NEXPOWDER $166	$4,375
Covidien LP	$385 Beacon $219	Barrx $121	$45
Cook Medical LLC	$123 EchoTip $123
Endogastric Solutions, Inc	$70 EsophyX $70
Other	$38 DIFICID $17	XIFAXAN $16	Sprix $5

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$31,500
Consulting Fee	$3,150
Food and Beverage	$2,862
Travel and Lodging	$2,558

Research Payments

Dr. Prabhleen Chahal, MD has received 18 research payments totaling $105,218.

Biography

Dr. Prabhleen Chahal's area of specialization is adult gastroenterology. Her professional affiliations include Cleveland Clinic and UT Health Physicians.