
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Thoracic Surgery
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Dr. Balakrishnan is a Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon in Anna Nagar, Chennai and has an experience of 48 years in this field. Dr. Balakrishnan practices at MGM Healthcare in Anna Nagar, Chennai. He completed MBBS from University Of Madras, India in 1978,MS - General Surgery from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 1980 and MCh - Thoracic Surgery from KEM Hospital, University of Bombay in 1982. He is a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Medical Check Up,Diabetic Ulcer Treatment,Flu Treatment,Skin Tag Treatment and Infectious Disease Treatment etc.
72, Nelson Manickam Road, Aminjikarai, Landmark: Opposite Mahindra Showroom, Chennai
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Mon - Fri
09:00 - 05:00
Visited For Cardio Thoracic Surgery
Happy with: Treatment satisfaction
I am an employee of IIT MADRAS. Dr k r Balakrishnan performed open heart surgery to my daughter, S. ASHALATHA in 1989 at the age of 6 years at the Railway Hospital, perambur, chennai. She is now 41 years old. Actually, it was a complicated surgery, the patient suffered from pulmonary hypertension severe. He saved my daughter, she in USA. She iscon the way from New York to see Dr. Balakrishnan, we took appointment on 24th June. We are very happy to see our kind hearted doctor.
more..My grand father had been to hospital as he had lungs issue. Consultation was good with the doctor. I would like to recommend this doctor to my family and friends. Lung transplant was done. There was no waiting time in the hospital when we went. Diet was suggested.
90 Surgeries & Treatments

Tetralogy Of Fallot (TOF) Surgery
Cardiac Valve Repair
Heart Transplant

VSD Surgery
Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
Open Heart Surgery
Q: Where does Dr. Balakrishnan practice?
A: Dr. Balakrishnan practices at MGM Healthcare - Anna Nagar.
Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Balakrishnan?
A: Patients frequently visit Dr. Balakrishnan for Medical Check Up, Diabetic Ulcer Treatment, Flu Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.
Q: What do patients say about Dr. Balakrishnan?
A: Dr. Balakrishnan has been recommended by 3 patients and has recieved stories from 2 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.
Q: What is Dr. Balakrishnan's education qualification?
A: Dr. Balakrishnan has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Thoracic Surgery.
Q: What does Dr. Balakrishnan specialises in ?
A: Dr. Balakrishnan specialises as Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon.