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Dr. Balasubramaniam Sivakumar, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Balasubramaniam Sivakumar, MD
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Dr. Balasubramaniam Sivakumar, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Liverpool, NY.
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Dr. Balasubramaniam Sivakumar, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 72
Liverpool, NY
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50 years of experience
Dr. Balasubramaniam Sivakumar, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Liverpool, NY.

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Dr. Balasubramaniam Sivakumar, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Liverpool, NY and has 50 years experience. They graduated from Osmania Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences in 1974 and completed a residency at St Josephs Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Joseph's Hospital Health Center. At present, Dr. Sivakumar received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Sivakumar also speaks Hindi. Dr. Sivakumar is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Abdominal Pain
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Stomach Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Acid Reflux Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Tracheal Surgery
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mastectomy
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Upstate Surgical Group PC
    5100 W Taft Rd Ste 2E, Liverpool, NY 13088
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 634-3399
  2. 2 Office
    4100 Medical Ctr Dr Ste 117, Fayetteville, NY 13066
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 634-3399
  3. 3 St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
    301 Prospect Ave, Syracuse, NY 13203
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Patient Satisfaction

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3.9
Based on 18 Reviews
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1 Star (5)

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Apr 05, 2022
I met Dr Kumar at the heartburn ctr to talk about surgery for reflux..he has a wonderful bedside manner..we decided not to do surgery at this time as my reflux has stayed about the same..I would recommend him highly..I wish more Drs were like him..puts you so much at ease!!
Diana — Apr 05, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
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Specialties*
Critical Care Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Osmania Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Mt Vernon Hospital
    1978
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Josephs Hospital
    1982
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Upstate Medical Center
    1983
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Balasubramaniam Sivakumar, MD is affiliated with Saint Joseph's Hospital Health Center.

Yes, Dr. Balasubramaniam Sivakumar, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Joseph's Hospital Health Center

    301 Prospect Ave, Syracuse, NY