Ahuja Bariatric & Beyond

Colorectal Surgery • Mount Vernon, IL

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Ahuja Bariatric & Beyond offers colonoscopy and colorectal surgery services at locations in Mount Vernon and Marion, Illinois. Dr. Naresh Ahuja performs colonoscopies to screen for colon cancer, diagnose abdominal issues, and remove polyps, using laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgical techniques. The practice provides comprehensive colorectal care including colon cancer surgery and biopsy services.

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Clinic Type

Colorectal Surgery (multi-location group)

Address

Mount Vernon, IL 62864 (Mount Vernon location: 4230 Lincolnshire Dr. #A, Mount Vernon, IL 62864); Marion, IL 62959 ( Marion location: 4501 W DeYoung Street, Suite 108, Marion, IL 62959)

Phone

+16183156466

Email

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Opening Hours

Mon – Thurs: 9 am – 4:30 pm; Fri: 9 am – 12 pm

Website

https://www.abariatric.com/endoscopy/colonoscopy/

Services Offered

Colonoscopy
Colorectal surgery
Colon cancer surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
Robot-assisted surgery
Colon cancer screening
Biopsy of polyps

Technology & Equipment

Colonoscope with lighted digital camera
Endoscopy equipment
Laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgical technologies

Team

Dr. Naresh Ahuja, Fellowship-trained surgeon — Surgeon

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What are the risks of a colonoscopy?

While generally safe, potential risks and complications of a colonoscopy include bleeding, bowel perforation, adverse reactions to anesthesia, infections, or cardiovascular events.

What can a colonoscopy diagnose or treat?

A colonoscopy is used to screen the colon or rectum for signs of cancer, identify the root cause of abdominal pain or diarrhea, and identify/remove polyps to prevent cancer.

Who performs the procedure?

Dr. Naresh Ahuja is qualified to perform colonoscopy and related colon cancer surgeries.

Where are the offices located?

Mount Vernon and Marion locations are listed above with full addresses.

How do I schedule an appointment?

Please schedule an appointment to learn more about colon cancer surgery and a colonoscopy.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

WebMD Care: 3 out of 5 stars (19 ratings) (3 reviews)
Vitals: 2.4 out of 5 stars (not explicitly stated)
Ahuja Bariatric & Beyond website: 4.9 stars (191 reviews)
Deaconess (Dr. Amar Mukerji): 4.9 out of 5 stars (96 ratings)
Good Samaritan Regional Health Center: 4 out of 5 stars (548 patients)

Patients praise

providers noted as caring and thorough
positive experiences with procedure preparation and clear instructions
high patient satisfaction scores for specific specialists and hospital facilities
thorough check-ins before and after procedures

Common complaints

reports of patronizing behavior from providers
claims of poor communication and failure to explain procedures or complications
allegations of administrative errors such as incorrect medical records and missed test results

"Very caring thorough Dr. She made sure I was able to get a completed correct colonoscopy and had patience to repeat the necessary steps to do so quickly not make me wait months."

— WebMD Patient Review of Dr. Karen Sein Ohn

"I was her patient for colonoscopy... She apologized because she was looking at somebody else's record... after a week, I got an email from her telling me that she found a samll polyps and the it was the precancerrous type and forgot to put it in the report!"

— Vitals Patient Review of Dr. Carol Murakami

"He explains the procedure (colonoscopy). Checks in with you before & after."

— WebMD Patient Review of Dr. Amar Mukerji

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

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