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Dr. Diwakar Balachandran, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 54
Dr. Diwakar Balachandran, MD
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Dr. Diwakar Balachandran, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Diwakar Balachandran, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 54
Houston, TX
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29 years of experience
Dr. Diwakar Balachandran, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX.

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Dr. Balachandran graduated from Northwestern University. Dr. Diwakar Balachandran, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX and has 29 years experience. Dr. Balachandran currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Balachandran has experience treating conditions like Pneumonia and Pleural Effusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Balachandran's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Balachandran is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Thoracentesis
Pneumonia
Pleural Effusion
Thoracentesis
Pneumonia
Pleural Effusion
Thoracentesis
Pneumonia
Pleural Effusion
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchitis
Cholangiocarcinoma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Emphysema
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Osteosarcoma
Pleura Cancer
Respiratory Failure
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Thyroid Cancer
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Sleep Study
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Insomnia
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Alkalosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Asbestosis
Aspergillosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Bronchiectasis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Candidiasis of Lung
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Common Cold
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Nodule
Lymphangioma
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Scleroderma
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tuberculosis
Vulvar Cancer
Wheezing
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Endoscopic Biopsy Bronchus Robotic Assist
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management

Insurance Accepted

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  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Navigate HMO
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    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 1462, Houston, TX 77030
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Sep 15, 2016
Very personable & thourough.Likable & knowledgeable.
Fredda Fix in Cisco,Texas — Sep 15, 2016
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Specialties*
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and Sleep Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Diwakar Balachandran, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balachandran's profile.

Dr. Balachandran frequently treats the following conditions: Pneumonia and Pleural Effusion. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Diwakar Balachandran, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Yes, Dr. Diwakar Balachandran, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and Sleep Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

    921 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX

  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX