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Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD
Colorectal Surgery* Age 62
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Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Garden City, NY.
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Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 62
Garden City, NY
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Garden City, NY.
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About Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD

Dr. Balakumar graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1990 and completed a residency at NY Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Garden City, NY and has 36 years experience. Dr. Balakumar has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain, Constipation, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Anorectal Fistula and Anorectal Abscess among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Balakumar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balakumar is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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

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These providers are on the medical staff of NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.
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Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Anal Fissure
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Hemorrhoids
Anoscopy
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Sigmoidoscopy
Anorectal Fistula
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Anorectal Abscess
Colorectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Intestinal Obstruction
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Colonoscopy
Ulcerative Colitis
Fecal Impaction Removal
Anal Cauterization
Anal Prolapse
Appendicitis
Carcinoma in Situ
Crohn's Disease
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pelvic Abscess
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Anal Tags
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparotomy
Proctectomy
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HealthFirst
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Fidelis Care
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • GHI PPO
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Connecticare
  • Locals (any local)
  • Amerihealth
  • United Healthcare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Humana
  • POMCO Group
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MagnaCare
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO

Where Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Colon & Rectal Surgical Practice of Nassau PLLC
    1100 Franklin Ave Ste 203, Garden City, NY 11530
  2. 2 Advanced Colon and Rectal Surgery LLC
    510 Broadhollow Rd Ste 307, Melville, NY 11747
  3. 3 Meadowbrook Medical Associates
    865 Merrick Ave Ste 150N, Westbury, NY 11590
  4. 4 South Nassau Communities Hospital
    1 Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY 11572

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Meet Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD

Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Balakumar's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balakumar's profile.

Dr. Balakumar frequently treats the following conditions: Anal or Rectal Pain, Constipation, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Anorectal Fistula and Anorectal Abscess. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai South Nassau.

Yes, Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    1990
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • NY University Medical Center
    1991
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • NY Hospital Medical Center
    1996
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Can Center
    1998
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD Practices

  • Mount Sinai South Nassau

    1 Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY

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