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Dr. Maya Balakrishnan, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 46
Dr. Maya Balakrishnan, MD

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Dr. Maya Balakrishnan, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 46
Houston, TX
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19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Maya Balakrishnan, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Balakrishnan graduated from HARVARD Medical School. Dr. Maya Balakrishnan, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, TX and has 19 years experience. Dr. Balakrishnan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ben Taub Hospital, CHI Saint Luke's Health Baylor College of Medicine ME and Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. Dr. Balakrishnan's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Balakrishnan is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Anemia
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Cirrhosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hemorrhoids
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anxiety
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Arrhythmias
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ascites
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Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Barrett's Esophagus
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bleeding Disorders
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cardiomyopathy
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Gastritis
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Dizziness
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Emphysema
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Epilepsy
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fever
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Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heart Disease
Heartburn
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Limb Swelling
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Malnutrition
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pinworm
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Polyneuropathy
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension
Purpura
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Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Scurvy
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sleep Apnea
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Syphilis Infections
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Tobacco Use Disorder
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Wheezing
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Group Health Network
  • LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Essentials HMO
    Blue Advantage HMO
    BestChoice PPO
    Blue Choice
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Ben Taub Hospital
    1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 873-3503
  2. 2 The Smith Clinic
    2525 Holly Hall St # A, Houston, TX 77054
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  3. 3 Office
    2525 Holly Hall St # B, Houston, TX 77054
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 798-1000

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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Maya Balakrishnan, MD is affiliated with Ben Taub Hospital, CHI Saint Luke's Health Baylor College of Medicine ME and Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Maya Balakrishnan, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ben Taub Hospital

    1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX

  • CHI Saint Luke's Health Baylor College of Medicine ME

    6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital

    1635 North Loop W, Houston, TX