Dr. Balasubrahmanyan Shantha, MD

Dr. Balasubrahmanyan Shantha brings five decades of medical expertise to her practice, specializing in internal medicine with additional focus on geriatric medicine and hospice and palliative care. She earned her medical degree from Stanley Medical College and completed her residency training at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Her extensive experience spanning 50 years has given her deep knowledge in caring for adult patients across all stages of life, with particular expertise in managing complex health conditions in older adults and providing compassionate end-of-life care.

Dr. Shantha practices at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Panorama City and Mission Community Hospital in Panorama City, California. She has developed strong skills in treating chronic respiratory conditions, including bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Her expertise also extends to managing chronic lung disease and other complex conditions that …often affect older patients. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0, reflecting her commitment to providing thorough and compassionate medical care.