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Dr. Vijay Balakrishnan, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 43
Dr. Vijay Balakrishnan, MD
3.8 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Vijay Balakrishnan, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Somers Point, NJ.
Dr. Vijay Balakrishnan, MD
3.8 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Vijay Balakrishnan, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 43
Somers Point, NJ
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vijay Balakrishnan, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Somers Point, NJ.

About

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 completed a residency at AIIMS-All India Inst Med Sci. They currently practice at Shore Physicians Group and are affiliated with Shore Medical Center and AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Campus. Dr. Balakrishnan has experience treating conditions like Obesity, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations and Dyslipidemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Balakrishnan received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balakrishnan also speaks Hindi and Tamil. Dr. Balakrishnan is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obesity
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Endocrine Gland Cancer
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Hyperlipidemia
Hyperprolactinemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypogonadism
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Lipid Disorders
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Thyroid Cyst
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Thyrotoxicosis
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Thyroid Hormone Replacement
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Autoimmune Thyroiditis
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Choice Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • QualCare HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Shore Physicians Group - Endocrinology
    18 W New York Ave, Somers Point, NJ 08244
    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

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balakrishnan
3.8
Based on 10 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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May 12, 2021
Hello everyone I would like to tell you I visited this doctor for the first time a few weeks ago traveling from Atlantic City to Somers Point to see him and he was well worth it he's very fair and knows his work there just was a complication with insurance coverage and increasing my diabetes medication but with help with his team there's a girl named Rachel that led me to the right person that does pas her name is Gina she works in the shore Memorial Hospital in Somers Point she spoke to the insurance and they approved my medication for diabetes she was very patient understanding and professional and easy to talk to all his team was wonderful Rachel was as well and yes I think I would recommend them to anyone him and his team is great!
vivian mitchell — May 12, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hindi
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / CHINGLEPUT MEDICAL COLLEGE
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Abington Memorial Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • AIIMS-All India Inst Med Sci
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

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

Dr. Balakrishnan frequently treats the following conditions: Obesity, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations and Dyslipidemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Vijay Balakrishnan, MD is affiliated with Shore Medical Center and AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Campus.

Yes, Dr. Vijay Balakrishnan, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Shore Medical Center

    100 Medical Center Way, Somers Point, NJ

  • AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Campus

    1925 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ