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Dr. Balaguru Sambandam, MD

General Surgery* Age 49
Dr. Balaguru Sambandam, MD
4.7 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Balaguru Sambandam, MD is a General Surgeon in Fort Worth, TX.
Dr. Balaguru Sambandam, MD
4.7 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Balaguru Sambandam, MD

General Surgery* Age 49
Fort Worth, TX
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Dr. Balaguru Sambandam, MD is a General Surgeon in Fort Worth, TX.

About

Dr. Sambandam graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Balaguru Sambandam, MD is a General Surgeon in Fort Worth, TX and has 16 years experience. Dr. Sambandam currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Texas Health Fort Worth, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance and Medical City Decatur. At present, Dr. Sambandam received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Sambandam's office accepts new patients. Dr. Sambandam is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gallbladder Removal
Gallstones
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Gallstones
Colectomy
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Tumor
Abscess
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Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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End-Stage Renal Disease
Fracture
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Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spleen Disorders
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Wounds
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Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Advanced Robotic Surgery
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Cancer Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon Surgery
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dialysis Access Procedures
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fistula Repair
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Liver Surgery
Lumpectomy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Pancreatic Surgery
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroid Surgery
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Rectal Surgery
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Cancer Removal
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Surgery
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Care and Management

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO
    National POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
    Cigna HMO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
    Signature Administrators PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Choice
    Blue Essentials HMO
    Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Advantage HMO
    BestChoice PPO

Locations

  1. 1 North Tarrant Health Providers PLLC
    3025 N Tarrant Pkwy Ste 100, Fort Worth, TX 76177
  2. 2 Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance
    10864 Texas Health Trl, Fort Worth, TX 76244
  3. 3 Texas Health Specialty Hospital
    1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
  4. 4 Medical City Decatur
    609 Medical Center Dr, Decatur, TX 76234
  5. 5 Leslie C. Hardick DO PA
    1325 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 690, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sambandam
4.7
Based on 10 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (0)

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May 28, 2019
I would recommend Dr Sam, he did an excellent job on me
— May 28, 2019
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    2009
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Balaguru Sambandam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sambandam's profile.

Dr. Balaguru Sambandam, MD is affiliated with Texas Health Fort Worth, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance and Medical City Decatur.

Yes, Dr. Balaguru Sambandam, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Texas Health Fort Worth

    1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX

  • Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance

    10864 Texas Health Trl, Fort Worth, TX

  • Medical City Decatur

    609 Medical Center Dr, Decatur, TX