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Dr. Shivaiah Balachandra, MD
Pediatric Nephrology* Age 63
Dr. Shivaiah Balachandra, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Shivaiah Balachandra, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Galveston, TX.
Dr. Shivaiah Balachandra, MD

Dr. Shivaiah Balachandra, MD

Pediatric Nephrology* Age 63
Galveston, TX
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Shivaiah Balachandra, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Galveston, TX.
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About Dr. Shivaiah Balachandra, MD

Dr. Balachandra graduated from Kempegowda Institute Of Medical Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences in 1986 and completed a residency at Kings County Hospital Center. Dr. Shivaiah Balachandra, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Galveston, TX and has 40 years experience. Dr. Balachandra currently practices at University of Texas Medical Branch and is affiliated with Texas Children's Hospital and UTMB Health-Galveston Campus. Dr. Balachandra has experience treating conditions like Congenital Anomalies of Kidney among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Balachandra's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balachandra accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Experience Check

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Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Hydronephrosis
Hypertension
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Proteinuria
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Kidney Infection
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Bartter Syndrome
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Infection
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Obstruction of Ureteropelvic Junction
Dehydration
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperplastic Giant Kidney
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Small Kidney
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Tuberous Sclerosis
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Blue Essentials HMO
    Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Choice
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna HMO
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Signature Administrators PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Sagamore Plus
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
  • BlueCard PPO

Where Dr. Shivaiah Balachandra, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 University of Texas Medical Branch
    301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:00
  2. 2 Pedi Speech Language Therapy PCP Galveston
    400 Harborside Dr Ste 103, Galveston, TX 77550
  3. 3 Kathi McCree MD PLLC
    250 Blossom St, Webster, TX 77598

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Meet Dr. Shivaiah Balachandra, MD

Specialties*
Pediatric Nephrology
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FAQs About Dr. Balachandra's Practice

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

Dr. Balachandra frequently treats the following conditions: Congenital Anomalies of Kidney. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Shivaiah Balachandra, MD is affiliated with Texas Children's Hospital and UTMB Health-Galveston Campus.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Kempegowda Institute Of Medical Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences
    1986
Medical Education
Residency Hospital
  • Kings County Hospital Center
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Shivaiah Balachandra, MD Practices

  • Texas Children's Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • UTMB Health-Galveston Campus

    301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX

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