Summary

Dr. Bindu Balani is a highly experienced, board-certified Infectious Disease specialist with a distinguished career in both clinical practice and academic medicine. She is a key member of the infectious disease team at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ, where she serves as an Infectious Disease Consultant with the Center for Infectious Diseases Faculty Practice.



Dr. Balani is a subject matter expert in a wide range of infectious diseases, including viral hepatitis, HIV, COVID-19, and complex infections related to cardiac, orthopedic, and renal transplant procedures. Her goal-oriented approach focuses on minimizing surgical and site infections through data-driven analysis and proven prevention techniques.



After earning her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree in India, Dr. Balani completed her Internal Medicine residency at Muhlenberg Regional Center. She then pursued a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, completing her training in 2000. She is certified from the American Board of Infectious Diseases.



In addition to her clinical roles, Dr. Balani is deeply committed to education and research. She serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, where she mentors students, contributes to curriculum development, and helps lead clinical trials. She previously served as the Medical Director of the Hepatitis Treatment Center at Hackensack University Medical Center for over 15 years. Dr. Balani has authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals on topics such as COVID-19, hepatitis, and other infectious diseases.



Dr. Balani is an active member of the Infectious Disease Society of America. Her extensive experience and collaborative approach make her a leader in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

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15 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English
Hackensack , NJNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Med School: MCGILL UNIVERSITY Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Bindu Anand Balani

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Consumer Health Network
  • Fidelis Care
  • First MCO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Dr. Bindu Anand Balani has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Bindu Anand Balani has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Fever
  • Hepatitis C
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS)
  • Immunization
  • Infection
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School2000

Residency

JFK Medical Center - Muhlenberg Campus1998

Internship

JFK Medical Center - Muhlenberg Campus1996

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Dr. Bindu Balani is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.
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