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Dr. Shivaiah Balachandra, MD

Pediatric Nephrology* Age 60
Dr. Shivaiah Balachandra, MD

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Dr. Shivaiah Balachandra, MD

Pediatric Nephrology* Age 60
Galveston, TX
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36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Shivaiah Balachandra, MD is a Pediatric Nephrology Specialist in Galveston, TX.

About

Dr. Shivaiah Balachandra, MD is a Pediatric Nephrology Specialist in Galveston, TX and has 36 years experience. They graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Texas Children's Hospital and University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston. Dr. Balachandra has experience treating conditions like Congenital Renal Dysplasia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Balachandra accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Hypertension
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Hypertension
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Hypertension
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Proteinuria
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Acidosis
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Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Kidney Infection
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Bartter Syndrome
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Infection
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Dehydration
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperplastic Giant Kidney
Hypokalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Small Kidney
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Tuberous Sclerosis
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

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Locations

  1. 1 University of Texas Medical Branch
    301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (409) 772-2222
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:00
  2. 2 Post Covid Recovery Clear Lake Campus
    250 Blossom St, Webster, TX 77598
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  3. 3 Pediatric Psychology-mental Health Bay Colony
    2785 Gulf Fwy S Ste 200, League City, TX 77573
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  4. 4 Office
    400 Harborside Dr Ste 103, Galveston, TX 77555
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Shivaiah Balachandra, MD is a pediatric nephrology specialist in Galveston, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES in 1988. He specializes in Pediatric Nephrology.
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Pediatric Nephrology
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Medical Education
  • SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES
    1988
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shivaiah Balachandra, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balachandra's profile.

Dr. Balachandra frequently treats the following conditions: Congenital Renal Dysplasia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Shivaiah Balachandra, MD is affiliated with Texas Children's Hospital and University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Texas Children's Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

    301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX