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Dr. Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan, MD

Nephrology* Age 63
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Dr. Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan, MD

Nephrology* Age 63
Brighton, MA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan, MD is a Nephrologist in Brighton, MA.

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Dr. Balakrishnan graduated from DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / STANLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan, MD is a Nephrologist in Brighton, MA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Balakrishnan currently practices at SMG Tully Diabetes And Nutrition Center and are affiliated with St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. Dr. Balakrishnan's office accepts new patients. Dr. Balakrishnan also speaks Tamil. Dr. Balakrishnan is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
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Locations

  1. 1 SMG Tully Diabetes And Nutrition Center
    11 Nevins St Ste 202, Brighton, MA 02135
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 779-6700
    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
  2. 2 St. Elizabeth's Health Brighton Multispecialty Clinic
    77 Warren St, Brighton, MA 02135
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 562-5525

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Languages Spoken
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / STANLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balakrishnan's profile.

Dr. Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan, MD is affiliated with St. Elizabeth's Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

    736 Cambridge St, Brighton, MA