Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan, MD

Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, bringing 21 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, one of the nation's leading medical institutions. Dr. Balakrishnan provides comprehensive surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Balakrishnan is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus and practices across multiple locations in California, including Walnut Creek, Los Gatos, Palo Alto, and Stanford. His clinical expertise includes treating sleep apnea in both adults and children, as well as addressing swallowing difficulties. He performs specialized procedures such as bronchoscopy to examine the airways and direct rigid laryngoscopy to evaluate the voice box and throat. Patients consistently rate Dr. Balakrishnan highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.