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Summary
Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan is a head and neck surgeon who specializes in otolaryngology with over two decades of experience treating patients. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and has been practicing for 21 years. Dr. Balakrishnan speaks English and focuses his expertise on conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.
Dr. Balakrishnan is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus and practices at multiple locations throughout California, including Walnut Creek, Los Gatos, Palo Alto, and Stanford. He treats patients with swallowing difficulties and sleep apnea, including children who experience breathing problems during sleep. His procedural expertise includes performing bronchoscopy to examine the airways and direct rigid laryngoscopy to evaluate the voice box and throat. Patients rate Dr. Balakrishnan 5.0 out of 5 stars on average.
Dr. Balakrishnan is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus and practices at multiple locations throughout California, including Walnut Creek, Los Gatos, Palo Alto, and Stanford. He treats patients with swallowing difficulties and sleep apnea, including children who experience breathing problems during sleep. His procedural expertise includes performing bronchoscopy to examine the airways and direct rigid laryngoscopy to evaluate the voice box and throat. Patients rate Dr. Balakrishnan 5.0 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts
- 21 years of experience
- 48 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 10 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan has 10 locationsStanford Childrens Health Specialty Services Walnut Creek
106 La Casa ViaWalnut Creek, CA 94598 Tel: (925) 239-2900
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan
730 Welch Rd Fl 1Palo Alto, CA 94304Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | Anesthesiology | Surgical Oncology |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 21 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience | 26 Years of Experience | 51 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, Chinese | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Walnut Creek , CA | San Francisco , CA | Oakland , CA | Oakland , CA |
| Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School | Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan
Medical Specialties
Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
21 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Johns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2005
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- Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus.
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- Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan's office is located at 106 La Casa Via, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598.
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