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Dr. Vinod Balachandran, MD

General Surgery* Age 44
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Dr. Vinod Balachandran, MD

General Surgery* Age 44
New York, NY
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19 years of experience
Dr. Vinod Balachandran, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY.

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Dr. Balachandran graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK. Dr. Vinod Balachandran, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY and has 19 years experience. Dr. Balachandran currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital, Cape Cod Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Balachandran has experience treating conditions like Pancreatic Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Balachandran's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Balachandran is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ascites
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Biliary Atresia
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Ventral Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Liver Biopsy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
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Gynecologic Cancer
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Illeum Cancer
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Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
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Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
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Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
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Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
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Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
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Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation of Liver
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 639-5785

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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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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. Vinod Balachandran, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balachandran's profile.

Dr. Vinod Balachandran, MD is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital, Cape Cod Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Yes, Dr. Vinod Balachandran, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Staten Island University Hospital

    475 Seaview Ave, Staten Island, NY

  • Cape Cod Hospital

    27 Park St, Hyannis, MA

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    1275 York Ave, New York, NY