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Dr. Sivasanker Bakthavachalam, MD

Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
3.5 (15)
Map Pin Small Atlanta, GA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Sivasanker Bakthavachalam, MD

Dr. Sivasanker Bakthavachalam, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Bakthavachalam, completed a fellowship at Northwestern University Children's Memorial Hospital. Dr. Bakthavachalam, completed a residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas. Patients rated Dr. Bakthavachalam an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Bakthavachalam works at Pediatric ENT Of Atlanta in Atlanta, GA with other offices in Duluth, GA and Cumming, GA. They frequently treat conditions like Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, Tongue-Tie and Nonsuppurative Otitis Media 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. Bakthavachalam's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Pediatric Ear Nose & Throat
    5461 Meridian Mark Rd Ste 130, Atlanta, GA 30342 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 255-2033
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Children's Healthcare at Satellite Blvd
    2660 Satellite Blvd, Duluth, GA 30096 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 255-2033
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    Children's Healthcare at Forsyth
    410 Peachtree Pkwy Ste 300, Cumming, GA 30041 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 255-2033

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  • Northside Hospital
  • Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite

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    3.5
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    About Dr. Sivasanker Bakthavachalam, MD

    Specialties
    • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1730390204
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Northwestern University Children's Memorial Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
    Residency
    Internship
    • Parkland Meml Hosp/U Tex Sw Med Sch
    Internship
    Undergraduate School
    • BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Sivasanker Bakthavachalam, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Bakthavachalam is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Bakthavachalam has seen patients for Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, Tongue-Tie and Nonsuppurative Otitis Media, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Bakthavachalam on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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