Summary

Dr. Shyam Balakrishnan specializes in family medicine, providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages. As a family medicine physician, he focuses on preventive care, chronic disease management, and treating a wide range of health conditions from childhood through adulthood.

Dr. Balakrishnan is affiliated with Hennepin County Medical Center and practices at Duke Primary Care in Knightdale, North Carolina. He frequently treats patients with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, helping them manage these conditions effectively. Dr. Balakrishnan also provides pediatric care for children and young adults. His practice commonly includes blood work such as A1c testing to monitor diabetes management and complete blood counts to assess overall health. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Duke Primary Care Knightdale

162 Legacy Oaks DrKnightdale, NC 27545

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Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
28 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, German, Portuguese
Knightdale , NCManassas , VASheridan , WYBoca Raton , FL
Med School: Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shyam E. Balakrishnan

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • CDPHP
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • FirstCarolinaCare
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shyam E. Balakrishnan has the following specialty

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Shyam E. Balakrishnan affiliated with?
Dr. Shyam E. Balakrishnan is affiliated with Hennepin County Medical Center.
Does Dr. Shyam E. Balakrishnan accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Shyam E. Balakrishnan accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Shyam E. Balakrishnan accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Shyam E. Balakrishnan has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Shyam E. Balakrishnan's office located?
Dr. Shyam E. Balakrishnan's office is located at 162 Legacy Oaks Dr, Knightdale, NC, 27545.
Is Dr. Shyam E. Balakrishnan accepting new patients?
Dr. Shyam E. Balakrishnan is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Shyam E. Balakrishnan's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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