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Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD
4.5 (72 Ratings)

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Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Garden City, NY.
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Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 60
Garden City, NY
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Garden City, NY.

About

Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Garden City, NY and has 34 years experience. They graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1990 and completed a residency at NY Hospital Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mount Sinai South Nassau. Dr. Balakumar has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Balakumar received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 72 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balakumar is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
Colorectal Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Rectal Prolapse
Ulcerative Colitis
Anoscopy
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Carcinoma in Situ
Crohn's Disease
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pelvic Abscess
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Wound Repair

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • GHI PPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

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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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balakumar
4.5
Based on 72 Reviews
5 Stars (59)
4 Stars (4)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (5)

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Sep 24, 2021
She’s very professional as well as kind, nice and makes you feel comfortable.
Melanie Seaman — Sep 24, 2021
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • NY University Medical Center
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • NY Hospital Medical Center
    1996
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Can Center
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balakumar's profile.

Dr. Balakumar frequently treats the following conditions: Anal or Rectal Pain and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai South Nassau.

Yes, Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mount Sinai South Nassau

    1 Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY