Summary

Dr. Mala Balakumar is a surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery with 36 years of experience treating conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and anal region. She earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and has developed extensive expertise in both surgical and non-surgical treatments for digestive health conditions. Dr. Balakumar is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Balakumar practices at multiple locations across New York, including Garden City, Westbury, and New York City, with hospital affiliations at Saint Joseph Hospital and Northwell Health Plainview Hospital. She frequently treats patients with hemorrhoids and anal pain, providing both diagnostic and therapeutic care. Her procedural expertise includes performing sigmoidoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies to diagnose and monitor colorectal conditions. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 36 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of Minnesota Medical School
  • 7 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 12 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Mala Murthy Balakumar has 12 locations

Colon And Rectal Surgical Specialists Of New York

1100 Franklin Ave Ste 203Garden City, NY 11530
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Meadowbrook Endoscopy Center

865 Merrick Ave Ste 150NWestbury, NY 11590
Mon6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. Mala Murthy Balakumar

5 Cuba Hill RdGreenlawn, NY 11740
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mercy Medical Center

1000 N Village AveRockville Centre, NY 11570

The Mount Sinai Hospital

1468 Madison AveNew York, NY 10029

Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital

16 Guion PlNew Rochelle, NY 10801

Long Island Jewish Valley Stream

900 Franklin AveValley Stream, NY 11580

Colon And Rectal Surgical Specialists Of New York

1155 Northern Blvd Fl 2Manhasset, NY 11030
Mon9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Colon And Rectal Surgical Specialists Of New York

510 Broadhollow Rd Ste 309Melville, NY 11747
Mon9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mount Sinai South Nassau

1 Healthy WayOceanside, NY 11572

Colon And Rectal Surgical Specialists Of New York

510 Broadhollow Rd Ste 307Melville, NY 11747
Mon9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

The Mount Sinai Hospital

1 Gustave L Levy PlNew York, NY 10029

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36 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Garden City , NYFlushing , NYFlushing , NYNew York , NY
Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Ponce Health Sciences University School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad C E T E C Escuela De Medicina
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mala Murthy Balakumar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • 1199SEIU - HMO
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - HMO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • MagnaCare
  • MagnaCare - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Partners Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Mala Murthy Balakumar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Mala Murthy Balakumar has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Banding
  • Bowel Resection
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Diverticulitis
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Pain

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated in 1990

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Dr. Mala Balakumar is affiliated with Saint Joseph Hospital and Northwell Health Plainview Hospital.
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Dr. Mala Balakumar's office is located at 1100 Franklin Ave Ste 203, Garden City, NY, 11530.

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