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Dr. Bala Viswanathan, MD

General Surgery* Age 71
Dr. Bala Viswanathan, MD
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Dr. Bala Viswanathan, MD is a General Surgeon in San Antonio, TX.
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Dr. Bala Viswanathan, MD

General Surgery* Age 71
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience
Dr. Bala Viswanathan, MD is a General Surgeon in San Antonio, TX.

About

Dr. Viswanathan graduated from DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / STANLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Bala Viswanathan, MD is a General Surgeon in San Antonio, TX and has 48 years experience. Dr. Viswanathan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baptist Medical Center. At present, Dr. Viswanathan received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Viswanathan's office accepts new patients. Dr. Viswanathan also speaks Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Dr. Viswanathan is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Breast Cancer
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Wound Repair
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Basal Type Breast Cancer
Benign Tumor
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer Recurrence
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diseases Leading to Retinal Scarring
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hernia
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Invasive Breast Cancer
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Lymphoma of the Breast
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Breast Tumor
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Nipple Fissure
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Pleural Effusion
Pre-Invasive Breast Cancer
Secretory Breast Carcinoma
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubular Carcinoma
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    19260 Stone Oak Pkwy Ste 102, San Antonio, TX 78258
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Viswanathan
3.8
Based on 13 Reviews
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Nov 25, 2021
Dr. Vish is a wonderful doctor. He is professional, caring, and compassionate. He took the time to answer all my questions at every appointment including right before surgery. He made everything effortless for me. His office called me a day or two after surgery to make sure I was okay and to answer any questions I might have had. Every aspect of my experience was positive and I really appreciate that! He's the only doctor I'd go to for surgery again if my health requires it.
KadyH — Nov 25, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Tamil
Telugu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / STANLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Long Island Jewish Hillside Medical Center
    1982
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Long Island Jewish Hospital
    1983
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Bala Viswanathan, MD is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Bala Viswanathan, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Medical Center

    111 Dallas St, San Antonio, TX