Bikram Singh Bal
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
110 Irving St NW Washington DC, 20010About
Dr. Bikram Bal is a gastroenterologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Bal specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Bal performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Origins of and recognition of micronutrient deficiencies after gastric bypass surgery.
- Nutritional deficiencies after bariatric surgery.
- Constipation in patients with thiamine deficiency after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.
- Breath Hydrogen as a Biomarker for Glucose Malabsorption after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery.
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