Summary

Dr. Perumal Thiagarajan is a board-certified physician specializing in hematology, internal medicine, and pathology. He earned his medical degree from Tirunelveli Medical College and completed his residency through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. With over five decades of medical practice, Dr. Thiagarajan brings extensive expertise to the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders, internal medicine conditions, and laboratory medicine.

Dr. Thiagarajan practices at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and maintains affiliations with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. His clinical focus includes managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating high blood pressure, and addressing various lipid disorders. He regularly performs comprehensive blood work including complete blood counts, diabetes monitoring tests, and metabolic panels to help diagnose and monitor patient conditions.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 52 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • U S Department Of Veterans Affairs
  • 3 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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HematologyHematologyHematologyHematology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
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52 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish, Arabic Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Houston , TXHouston , TXHouston , TXHouston , TX
Med School: Tirunelveli Medical College Med School: St. George's, Grenada Med School: University of Texas Medical School – Houston, TX Med School: San Marcos University - Lima, Peru
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Perumal Thiagarajan

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - POS
  • All Savers Insurance - HMO
  • All Savers Insurance - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - POS
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Humana - PPO
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Perumal Thiagarajan has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Perumal Thiagarajan has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Leukemia
  • Pathology

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

Dr. Perumal Thiagarajan holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at U S Department Of Veterans Affairs.

Medical School

Graduated from Tirunelveli Medical College in 1974.

NPI Number

Dr. Thiagarajan's NPI number is 1063514883.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Perumal Thiagarajan accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Perumal Thiagarajan has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Perumal Thiagarajan's office located?
Dr. Perumal Thiagarajan's office is located at 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030.
Which hospitals is Dr. Perumal Thiagarajan affiliated with?
Dr. Perumal Thiagarajan is affiliated with Michael E Debakey Va Medical Center and The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center.
Does Dr. Perumal Thiagarajan accept my insurance?
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