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Dr. Palur Balakrishnan, MD

Cardiology
3.0 (6)
Map Pin Small Pearland, TX
Accepting new patients
56 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Palur Balakrishnan, MD

Dr. Palur Balakrishnan, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Pearland, TX. They specialize in Cardiology, has 56 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from Madras University Madras India and is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast and HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland.

Dr. Balakrishnan works at Premier Heart Specialists in Pearland, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Chest Pain and Hypertension along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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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    Premier Heart Specialists
    2211 BROADWAY ST, Pearland, TX 77581 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 412-4949

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  • HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland

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    About Dr. Palur Balakrishnan, MD

    Specialties
    • Cardiology
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    Years of Experience
    • 56 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Tamil
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    NPI Number
    • 1679508485
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • St Lukes Hospital / Baylor College Of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • St. Vincent Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Government General Hospital Madras
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Madras University Madras India
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Palur Balakrishnan, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Balakrishnan is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Balakrishnan has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Balakrishnan works at Premier Heart Specialists in Pearland, TX. View the full address on Dr. Balakrishnan’s profile.

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

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