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Dr. Bala Venugopal, MB BS

Pediatrics* Age 65
Dr. Bala Venugopal, MB BS
4.8 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Bala Venugopal, MB BS is a Pediatrician in Downey, CA.
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Dr. Bala Venugopal, MB BS

Pediatrics* Age 65
Downey, CA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Bala Venugopal, MB BS is a Pediatrician in Downey, CA.

About

Dr. Venugopal graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1989 and completed a residency at MICHIGAN STATE University.Dr. Bala Venugopal, MB BS is a Pediatrician in Downey, CA and has 40 years experience. Dr. Venugopal currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital, PIH Health Downey Hospital and UCI Health-Placentia Linda. At present, Dr. Venugopal received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Venugopal's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Venugopal is board certified in Pediatric Hospital Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
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Locations

  1. 1 PIH Health Physicians
    12214 Lakewood Blvd Ste 110, Downey, CA 90242
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 862-2775
  2. 2 Via. Care Community Health
    4476 Tweedy Blvd Ste B, South Gate, CA 90280
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (323) 563-9499
  3. 3 Fountain Valley Regional Hospital
    17100 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 966-7200
  4. 4 Office
    11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 104, Downey, CA 90241
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Dec 07, 2017
Dr Venugopal is the greatest. He explains everything in detail and always asks if you have any further questions. He is amazing with kids. I would highly recommend him. If there is a problem with your child he will reffer you to the right doctors and find the problem.
Erika R. — Dec 07, 2017
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Hospital Medicine and Pediatrics
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Internship

Internship
  • Madras Medical College
    1985
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • MICHIGAN STATE University
    1996
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bala Venugopal, MB BS. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Venugopal's profile.

Dr. Bala Venugopal, MB BS is affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital, PIH Health Downey Hospital and UCI Health-Placentia Linda.

Yes, Dr. Bala Venugopal, MB BS holds board certification in Pediatric Hospital Medicine and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA

  • PIH Health Downey Hospital

    11500 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA

  • UCI Health-Placentia Linda

    1301 N Rose Dr, Placentia, CA