Dr. Bal Bhandari, MD

Gastroenterology*MaleAge 63

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Bal Bhandari, MD is a gastroenterologist in Bastrop, LA. Dr. Bhandari has extensive experience in Liver Disease, Pancreatic Disease, and Gastrointestinal Disorders. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St Francis Medical Center and Ashley County Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

Dr. Bal Bhandari, MD

Gastroenterology & Nutritnl Med

616 S Washington St Bastrop, LA 71220
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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bhandari specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
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  • Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Bhandari's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bhandari

4.3
31 ratings, 11 with a written review
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Absolutely best Dr
My husband has been sick for over 4 years, he has seen gastroenterology Dr’s in Little Rock Arkansas, he has seen several different surgeons, & of course he’s seen his family DrThanks to Dr Bhandari we finally have answers to the problems he’s been having. We are so very grateful for Dr Bhandari and his staff for going above and beyond to take care of my husband, on the very first visit without Dr Bhandari even doing any test (he had all of the tests from all the other drs he’d already seen) diagnosed him and put him on medication and he’s so much better. Thank you again Dr. Bhandari for being so compassionate with us all and explaining every little detail you r absolutely amazing!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Susan Rice – Mar 12, 2025
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Dr Raj Bahandari
Telehealth
I would Highly Recommend DR. Raj Bandari to anyone he's Great at what he does he takes the time to talk to his patients & shows concerns in their health problems he is definitely the Best Thank You Dr Bandari for being a caring Doctor .
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Patricia Coleman – Feb 21, 2025
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Very Satisfied
I think Dr. Bhandari is very knowledgeable in his field and I am thankful for his service.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Feb 08, 2025
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Wonderful doctor
Telehealth
He is a wonder dr who is determined to help me and has been so knowledgeable and even called me himself with the results of my test. I would highly recommend seeing him
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
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Jessica mott – Jan 14, 2025
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In good hands
Dr.Bhandri is a knowledgeable and thorough doctor. He is also a good communicator, which is an important aspect that many doctors tend to not work at. I am confident I’m getting the medical care I need with Dr. Bhandri.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Dec 09, 2023
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I MET DR. BHANDARI OVER 20 YEARS AGO AND HE IS VERY CARING MOST DEFINITELY PROFESSIONAL AND GI IS HIS CALLING. HE IS AN AWESOME DOCTOR IVE HAD A CHANCE TO SEE OTHER GI DOCTORS ONLY BECAUSE OF AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SITUATION IN A HOSPITAL SETTING AND I WOULD STILL CHOOSE DR. BHANDARI. SO ITS A MUST I INTRODUCE TO SOME AND PRESENT TO OTHERS THE BEST GI DOCTOR IN NORTH EAST LOUISIANA Dr. RAJ BHANDARI YOUR GI SPECIALIST
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Lakisha Brown – Aug 04, 2023
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I have never been treated so badly by a dr before...I went in 4 a colonoscopy on a Monday...I called every single day..leaving messages at monroe bastrop n hospital with no reply. I ended up in er sunday with fever of 104 n ungodly pain...found out that there is something wrong with my liver n I have a kidney disease..I have NEVER felt so devalued as a human being in my life. I also have bruises everywhere on my body..I do not recommended him n go to someone who at least cares enough to call u back if after 7 days u r still in pain n all of a sudden u r battling a fever a 104
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Amanda Oneal – Feb 02, 2021
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I was referred to this doctor after seeing two others. He listened to me, was understanding and very thorough in the tests that he ordered. Happily, I was finally able to learn exactly what my issue is and received the right medication that has helped me tremendously!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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JB in Bastrop – Apr 16, 2018
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HE IS EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE.....IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING THAT OTHER DOCTORS CAN NOT DIAG THEN HE IS YOUR DOCTOR! VERY SHARP! HE IS ONE OF THE BEST GI DOCTORS EVER HANDS DOWN. I HAVE WORKED WITH HIM FOR 19 YEARS AND OTHER GI DOCTORS IN THE AREA. HE IS VERY COMPETENT AND HAS EXCELLENT SKILLS. BRILLIANT DOCTOR. HE HAS TREATED MY ENTIRE FAMILY.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Rayville, LA – Jan 25, 2017
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My experience was a poor one, mainly because he spent an average of 5 minutes wrongly diagnosing me. He had the CAT scan results and still went against what they said. It was pancreatitis that was giving me problems on my left side, but he insisted that this was a drinking man's disease and that I did not have that. Instead he wrongly diagnosed me with gallbladder issues which led to removal. I did go back in worse pain and he finally sent me to a specialist and HE found auto-immune pancreatitis
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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bastrop, la – Jul 20, 2016
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He is a great doctor, very knowledgeable and doesn't like for his patients to wait. Highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Marcia Cook in Bastrop, LA – Apr 08, 2016
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Dr. Bal Bhandari, MD is a gastroenterologist in Bastrop, LA. Dr. Bhandari has extensive experience in Liver Disease, Pancreatic Disease, and Gastrointestinal Disorders. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St Francis Medical Center and Ashley County Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.
  • Gastroenterology

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  • University Of Ottawa / Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Locations

Gastroenterology & Nutritnl Med

Gastroenterology & Nutritional Medical Services616 S Washington St Bastrop, LA 71220
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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

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    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

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  • Ashley County Medical Center

    1015 Unity Rd
    Crossett, AR 71635

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

    18% higher than the national average

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  • St Francis Medical Center

    309 Jackson St
    Monroe, LA 71201

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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