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Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD
4.5 (72 Ratings)

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Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Garden City, NY.
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Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 61
Garden City, NY
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Garden City, NY.

About

Dr. Balakumar graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1990 and completed a residency at NY Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Garden City, NY and has 35 years experience. Dr. Balakumar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mount Sinai South Nassau. Dr. Balakumar has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain, Constipation and Anal Fissure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Balakumar received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 72 times. Dr. Balakumar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balakumar accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Enter a condition or procedure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Anal Fissure
Hemorrhoids
Anoscopy
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Destruction of Anal Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Colorectal Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Rectal Prolapse
Ulcerative Colitis
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal Prolapse
Appendicitis
Carcinoma in Situ
Crohn's Disease
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pelvic Abscess
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Colectomy
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Anal Tags
Fecal Impaction Removal
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparotomy
Proctectomy
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sigmoidoscopy
Sphincterotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
  • Connecticare
  • HealthFirst
  • United Healthcare
  • POMCO Group
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Medicaid
  • Amerihealth
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Aetna
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Medicare
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  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Coventry Health Care
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Locations

  1. 1 Colon & Rectal Surgical Practice of Nassau PLLC
    1100 Franklin Ave Ste 203, Garden City, NY 11530
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 248-2422
  2. 2 Meadowbrook Medical Associates
    865 Merrick Ave Ste 150N, Westbury, NY 11590
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 542-3636
  3. 3 South Nassau Communities Hospital
    1 Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY 11572
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 632-3000

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balakumar
4.5
Based on 72 Reviews
5 Stars (59)
4 Stars (4)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (5)

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Sep 24, 2021
She’s very professional as well as kind, nice and makes you feel comfortable.
Melanie Seaman — Sep 24, 2021
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About Me

Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    1990
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • NY University Medical Center
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • NY Hospital Medical Center
    1996
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Can Center
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balakumar's profile.

Dr. Balakumar frequently treats the following conditions: Anal or Rectal Pain, Constipation and Anal Fissure. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai South Nassau.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mount Sinai South Nassau

    1 Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY