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Summary
Dr. Preetha Balakrishnan treats hyperlipidemia, high cholesterol in children and teens, and pediatric obesity. She practices cardiology and pediatrics and is affiliated with DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan and Beaumont Hospital Troy. She earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and sees patients in Detroit, Michigan.
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Quick Facts
- 20 years of experience
- speaks English
- University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Dr. Preetha Lakshmi Balakrishnan, MD | Dr. Chenni Sriram, MD | Dr. Raghav Sharma, MD | Dr. Dana Weisshaar, MD |
| Cardiology | Cardiology | Cardiology | Cardiology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 20 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Hindi, Tamil, Urdu | Speaks English, Hindi | Speaks English |
| Detroit , MI | Detroit , MI | Winter Park , FL | Cambridge , MA |
| Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine | Med School: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES | Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: University of Toledo Medical School |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Preetha Lakshmi Balakrishnan has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Preetha Lakshmi Balakrishnan has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
20 Years Experience
Dr. Preetha Lakshmi Balakrishnan holds an active medical license in the state of Michigan.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Michigan that expires in 2028.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine in 2006.
NPI Number
Dr. Balakrishnan's NPI number is 1437337284.
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- Where is Dr. Preetha Balakrishnan's office located?
- Dr. Preetha Balakrishnan's office is located at 3901 Beaubien St, Detroit, MI, 48201.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Preetha Balakrishnan affiliated with?
- Dr. Preetha Balakrishnan is affiliated with Dmc Childrens Hospital Of Michigan and Beaumont Hospital Troy.
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