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Darren Ballard, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
About Darren Ballard, M.D.
Dr. Ballard graduated from Johns Hopkins University and received his medical degree from Loyola University. He completed his internal medicine training at the University of Michigan and his gastroenterology fellowship at Indiana University. He further completed subspecialty training in advanced and therapeutic endoscopy at the Medical College of Wisconsin where he remained on faculty as assistant professor before returning home to join South Suburban Gastroenterology and GI Partners. Dr. Ballard has had numerous publications, abstracts and presentations in a variety of journals and at national gastroenterology meetings. His expertise includes all aspects of GI practice including endoscopy and colonoscopy, and particularly within biliary and pancreatic disease including EUS and ERCP, Barrett’s esophagus including radiofrequency ablation, and complex colonoscopy.
Reviews
I arrived a little early and I was seen a little early!
Go Alliance of Homewood Dr Ballard was so personable and informative of what would occur for me and the staff from the front desk to the pre/post op nurses were all phenomenal
The front desk to the back, the nurses and the doctor was great!
The staff were very polite, professional and polite.
Dr. Ballard was very informative. Julius the Bartender as he called himself was excellent and very kind. The staff made me feel very comfortable and relaxed. My procedure was very smooth. The hardest part was the prep!! Highly recommended!! Thank you!!
Dr. Ballard was very informative. Julius the Bartender as he called himself was excellent and very kind. The staff made me feel very comfortable and relaxed. My procedure was very smooth. The hardest part was the prep!! Highly recommended!! Thank you!!
He was friendly and listened to my concerns and made suggestions for further evaluation.
It was a great experience. All the front desk staff were polite and friendly. My nurse Nancy, the Anesthesiologist Julius, and even Dr Ballard are all awesome.
Dr Ballard was very professional, and he but my mind at ease.
Very polite and professional
Great bedside manner. An excellent lister and a very interactive experience! This was my first visit with Dr. Ballard. I look forward to my continued care with him.
He was friendly and listened to my concerns and made suggestions for further evaluation.
The office staff were professional and pleasant. Dr. Ballard made me feel comfortable during my first visit.
Dr. Ballard and his staff were wonderful. I definitely recommend them.
Everybody is great and wonderful the staff the doctors the whole place it's beautiful
Dr. Ballard is very attentive and very good listening to all of my concerns. He has made a few suggestions for me to improve my health and living a healthy lifestyle. .
Oh my God Doctor Darren Ballard was amazing his staff is incredible Nancy And Naomi and the anesthesiologist and the nurse In the back with the anesthesiologist we're all fantastic they made me feel comfortable because I was nervous as hell it's my first time getting a colonoscopy it went so quick once she put me to sleep I felt like I woke up 5 minutes later and it was all done super incredible these people really took good care of me The place is really clean and the staff is really fast from beginning to end I was comfortable thank you so much for taking care of me Roger Jackson thank you again, if you're afraid of getting this DON'T the hardest part was the preparation before the procedure fellas especially black men don't be afraid peace of cake really really these people will take care of you...
The staff, the nurses and my doctor at GI Alliance of Illinois were very nice. The nurses made me very comfortable and had good sense of humor before my procedure. The place is clean and you don’t have to wait a long time to get in to see the doctor. This is only my second time having to see Dr. Darren Ballard, but I find him to be thorough in guiding how to, get me back to better Health.
Always a pleasant visit, the staff is awesome. Dr. Ballard is AWESOME.
Staff was friendly and Dr Ballard was informative and answered all questions.
I started seeing Dr Kaiser out of this office years ago when I was first diagnosed with GERD. Eventually I was old enough to need my first colonoscopy. While no one looks forward to THAT prep, I can say that I never remember a thing about the procedure. 🙏 I've always been well informed before and after the procedure. Now that Dr Kaiser is retired, I see Dr Ballard who "the new guy" but just as professional as are the nurses and front office staff. I have no hesitation recommending Dr Ballard and the rest of the team.
Dr Ballard was very kind and easy to talk to. Recognized my symptoms and prescribed treatment. Would recommend to others.