Summary

Dr. Bala Ganesh Gopurala is an oncologist who brings over three decades of experience to cancer care. He earned his medical degree from Sri Venkatesvara Medical College at Ntr University Health Science and completed his internal medicine residency at Carraway Methodist Medical Center. Dr. Gopurala further specialized through a hematology and oncology residency at University of Alabama Hospital, developing expertise in both blood disorders and cancer treatment. He maintains board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Gopurala practices at The Oncology Institute in Northridge, California, and holds an affiliation with Shelby Baptist Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating breast cancer and managing complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer. He also provides care for patients with Paget disease of the breast. Dr. Gopurala performs specialized cancer treatments including infusion therapy and intravenous chemotherapy to help patients fight their disease. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 33 years of experience
  • 66 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Univ Of Al Hosp, Hematology/Oncology; Carraway Methodist Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

The Oncology Institute

18250 Roscoe Blvd Ste 325Northridge, CA 91325
Mon8:30 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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No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Farsi, Hebrew Speaks English, Cantonese, Spanish Speaks English
Northridge , CALos Angeles , CAMontebello , CASan Clemente , CA
Med School: Sri Venkatesvara Medical College, Ntr University Health Science Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Bala Ganesh Gopurala

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Group
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of Nevada
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Premier Health Plan
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Regence BlueShield
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Seton Health Plan
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Bala Ganesh Gopurala has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Bala Ganesh Gopurala has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Interventional Oncology
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Bala Ganesh Gopurala holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Hematology/Oncology; Carraway Methodist Med Ctr, Internal Medicine and Carraway Methodist Medical Center Academic Affairs.

Medical School

Graduated from Sri Venkatesvara Medical College, Ntr University Health Science in 1993.

NPI Number

Bala Ganesh Gopurala's NPI number is 1316967854.

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Bala Ganesh Gopurala is affiliated with Shelby Baptist Medical Center.

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