Summary

Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan is a board-certified oncologist and hematologist with over three decades of medical experience treating cancer and blood disorders. After earning his medical degree from Kilpauk Medical College, he has dedicated 33 years to caring for patients with complex oncologic conditions. His expertise spans both oncology and hematology, allowing him to provide comprehensive care for a wide range of cancer types and blood-related diseases. Dr. Balakrishnan is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations throughout Missouri.

Dr. Balakrishnan practices at multiple locations in Columbia and O'Fallon, maintaining affiliations with Boone Hospital Center, University of Missouri Children's Hospital, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, Northeast Regional Medical Center, and Progress West Hospital. He specializes in treating breast cancer, including advanced metastatic cases, and helps patients overcome tobacco use disorders. His treatment approach includes advanced infusion therapy and intravenous chemotherapy, utilizing comprehensive blood work monitoring to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Patients consistently rate Dr. Balakrishnan highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • 4.4
  • 33 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Kilpauk Medical College
  • 6 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan has 4 locations

Missouri Cancer Associates

1705 E Broadway Ste 100Columbia, MO 65201
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

University Hospital

1 Hospital DrColumbia, MO 65212

Boone Hospital Center

1600 E BroadwayColumbia, MO 65201

Progress West Hospital

2 Progress Point PkwyO Fallon, MO 63368

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4.4 
33 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Columbia , MOColumbia , MOColumbia , MOHouston , TX
Med School: Kilpauk Medical College Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Jordan Faculty Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Hematology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Kilpauk Medical CollegeGraduated in 1993

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Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan is affiliated with Boone Hospital Center, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, Northeast Regional Medical Center, Progress West Hospital, and University Of Missouri Childrens Hospital.
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Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan's office is located at 1705 E Broadway Ste 100, Columbia, MO, 65201.
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Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan speaks English and Spanish.

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