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Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD

Colorectal Surgery
4.5 (72)
Map Pin Small Garden City, NY
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD

Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Garden City, NY. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 33 years of experience. They graduated from UNIV OF MN MED SCH and is affiliated with Mount Sinai South Nassau. Dr. Balakumar, completed a residency at Ny Hospital Med Center. Patients rated Dr. Balakumar an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Balakumar works at Practice in Garden City, NY with other offices in Westbury, NY and Oceanside, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain and Constipation along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Balakumar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Colon & Rectal Surgical Practice of Nassau Pllc
    1100 Franklin Ave Ste 203, Garden City, NY 11530 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 248-2422
  2. 2
    Meadowbrook Medical Associates
    865 Merrick Ave Ste 150N, Westbury, NY 11590 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 542-3636
  3. 3
    South Nassau Communities Hospital
    1 Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY 11572 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 632-3000

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  • Mount Sinai South Nassau

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    About Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1710913009
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Meml Sloan Kettering Can Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Ny Hospital Med Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Ny University Med Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • UNIV OF MN MED SCH
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    Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Balakumar is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Balakumar has seen patients for Anal or Rectal Pain and Constipation, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Balakumar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    72 patients have reviewed Dr. Balakumar. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Balakumar.

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