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Dr. Shyam Balakrishnan, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 41
Dr. Shyam Balakrishnan, MD

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Dr. Shyam Balakrishnan, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 41
Knightdale, NC
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Shyam Balakrishnan, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Knightdale, NC.

About

Dr. Shyam Balakrishnan, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Knightdale, NC. They graduated from Trivandrum Medical College and completed a residency at Hennepin Co Medical Center. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Duke Health Raleigh Hospital. Dr. Balakrishnan has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balakrishnan is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Constipation
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Joint Pain
Constipation
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Joint Pain
Constipation
Muscle Cramping
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
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Pharyngitis
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
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Allergic Rhinitis
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Arthritis
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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Back Pain
Bladder Infection
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Bronchitis
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Chronic Pain
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
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Foot Infection
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Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
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Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chronic Care Management
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
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Locations

  1. 1 Duke Specialty Clinic Knightdale
    162 Legacy Oaks Dr, Knightdale, NC 27545
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 327-1650
  2. 2 Carilion Clinic F&im- Martinsville
    1107 Brookdale St # A, Martinsville, VA 24112
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (276) 670-3300

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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Trivandrum Medical College
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice and Geriatric Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
    2011
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hennepin Co Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Virginia
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shyam Balakrishnan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balakrishnan's profile.

Dr. Balakrishnan frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Shyam Balakrishnan, MD is affiliated with Duke Health Raleigh Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Shyam Balakrishnan, MD holds board certification in Family Practice and Geriatric Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Duke Health Raleigh Hospital

    3400 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC