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Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 45
Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Houston, TX.
Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 45
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Houston, TX.

About Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan, MD

Dr. Balakrishnan graduated from DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / KILPAUK MEDICAL COLLEGE and completed a residency at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Ctr-Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Houston, TX. Dr. Balakrishnan has experience treating conditions like Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Balakrishnan's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balakrishnan also speaks French and Tamil. Dr. Balakrishnan is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Constipation
Manometry
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Manometry
Abdominal Pain
Gastroparesis
Viral Enteritis
Dysphagia
Vomiting Disorders
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Diarrhea
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Enteritis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Nausea
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Abdominal Disorders
Acute Gastritis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Failure to Thrive
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Gastroschisis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hirschsprung's Disease
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Jaundice
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Lactose Intolerance
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Neurogenic Bowel
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pinworm
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Short Bowel Syndrome
Splenomegaly
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Choice
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO

Where Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Office
    6701 Fannin St Ste 1010, Houston, TX 77030
  2. 2 Office
    939 N University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33071
  3. 3 Gastro Health Internal Medicine LLC
    9500 S Dadeland Blvd Ste 200, Miami, FL 33156
  4. 4 Texas Children's Specialty Care Sugar Land
    15400 Southwest Fwy Ste 200, Sugar Land, TX 77478

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Jan 25, 2019
I went to this office confused and scared I didn’t know what to expect. Doctor B treated my baby with care and affection as if she was her own. Dr. B went above and beyond to get to the root of the problem and provided is with the best possible solution and treatment as well as answered all our questions and concerns. She’s very detailed and I love that about a good doctor. Thank you very much dr B.
Naomi and Satisfied mom?? — Jan 25, 2019
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Meet Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan, MD

Languages Spoken
French
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatrics
Specialties*
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Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan, MD is affiliated with Medical City Dallas Hospital, Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet, Texas Children's Hospital and Tyler County Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / KILPAUK MEDICAL COLLEGE
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Pediatric Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Ctr-Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • NEW YORK Medical College
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan, MD Practices

  • Medical City Dallas Hospital

    7777 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX

  • Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet

    8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Texas Children's Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • Tyler County Hospital

    1100 W Bluff St, Woodville, TX

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