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Dr. Vijay Balakrishnan, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
3.8 (10)
Map Pin Small Somers Point, NJ
Accepting new patients

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Overview of Dr. Vijay Balakrishnan, MD

Dr. Vijay Balakrishnan, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Somers Point, NJ. They graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / CHINGLEPUT MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Shore Medical Center and AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Campus. Dr. Balakrishnan, completed a residency at AIIMS-All India Inst Med Sci. Patients rated Dr. Balakrishnan an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Balakrishnan works at Shore Physicians Group in Somers Point, NJ. They frequently treat conditions like Obesity, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations and Dyslipidemia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Balakrishnan's Office Locations

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    Shore Physicians Group - Endocrinology
    18 W New York Ave, Somers Point, NJ 08244 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (609) 365-5300
    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • Shore Medical Center
  • AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Campus

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    About Dr. Vijay Balakrishnan, MD

    Specialties*
    • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hindi and Tamil
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    NPI Number
    • 1649434333
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Temple University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • AIIMS-All India Inst Med Sci
    Residency
    Internship
    • Abington Memorial Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / CHINGLEPUT MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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    Dr. Vijay 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 Shore Physicians Group in Somers Point, NJ. View the full address on Dr. Balakrishnan’s profile.

    Dr. Balakrishnan has seen patients for Obesity, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations and Dyslipidemia, 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.

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Balakrishnan. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Balakrishnan.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Balakrishnan, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Balakrishnan appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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