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Dr. Balaji Charlu, MD

Pain Medicine* Age 49
Dr. Balaji Charlu, MD
3.8 (49 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Balaji Charlu, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in Newport Beach, CA.
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Dr. Balaji Charlu, MD

Pain Medicine* Age 49
Newport Beach, CA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Balaji Charlu, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in Newport Beach, CA.

About

Dr. Charlu graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2001 and completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Balaji Charlu, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in Newport Beach, CA and has 23 years experience. Dr. Charlu currently practices at Newport Orthopedic Institute - Newport Beach and are affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. Dr. Charlu has experience treating conditions like Intervertebral Disc Disease, Degenerative Disc Disease and Spinal Stenosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Charlu received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 49 times. Dr. Charlu's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Charlu is board certified in Pain Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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

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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal Stenosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal Stenosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Herniated Disc
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Facet Blocks
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Myelopathy
Back Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Fibromyalgia
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Upper Back Pain
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Coccygeal Pain
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Gait Abnormality
Headache
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Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lipedema
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Migraine
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Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Pain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pinched Nerve
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tendonitis
Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
Cortisone Injection
Epidural Injection
Joint Drainage
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Radiofrequency Ablation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Stellate Ganglion Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Select Plus HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    Platinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
  • Access Plus Savenet

Locations

  1. 1 Newport Orthopedic Institute - Newport Beach
    22 Corporate Plaza Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 722-7038
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Charlu
3.8
Based on 49 Reviews
5 Stars (32)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (13)

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Sep 30, 2024
Since my epidural I can do my daily choirs with no pain. I am very happy with the procedure.
Shoaleh — Sep 30, 2024
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Specialties*
Pain Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Michigan
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Charlu frequently treats the following conditions: Intervertebral Disc Disease, Degenerative Disc Disease and Spinal Stenosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Balaji Charlu, MD is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach.

Yes, Dr. Balaji Charlu, MD holds board certification in Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA