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Darren Ballard, MD, Gastroenterology, Homewood, IL

DarrenBallardMD

Gastroenterology Homewood, IL

Advanced Endoscopic Interventional, Biliary Tract Disease, Pancreas Disease

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  • Office

    17901 Governors Hwy
    Ste 106
    Homewood, IL 60430
    Phone+1 708-799-3305

Education & Training

  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
    Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsFellowship, Advanced Endoscopy, 2014 - 2015
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2011 - 2014
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2010
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2017 - 2026
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2014 - 2019
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2011 - 2015
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2007 - 2014
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Increased prevalence of abnormal genetic testing among adults with idiopathic acute or chronic pancreatitis.  
    Ballard DD, Flueckiger JR, Fogel E, McHenry L, Lehman GA, Watkins JL, Sherman S, Cote GA, Pancreas
  • Endoscopic (without endoscopic ultrasound guidance) drainage of pancreatic fluid collections.  
    Ballard DD, Cote GA, Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 10/2012

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