Dr. Virinchi Ramachandr Bala, MD

Dr. Virinchi Bala is an internal medicine physician with over six decades of medical experience serving patients in Albany, New York. He completed his medical degree at Madurai Medical College and his residency at St. Mary's Hospital, establishing a comprehensive foundation in internal medicine. Dr. Bala brings extensive experience to his practice, having dedicated 63 years to patient care. He communicates with patients in English, German, and Spanish.

Dr. Bala practices at Saint Peters Hospital, Albany Medical Center, and Samaritan Hospital Albany Memorial Campus throughout Albany, New York. He specializes in treating substance use disorders, including heroin use and opioid use disorder. His practice includes performing important diagnostic tests such as A1c monitoring for diabetes management and complete blood counts for overall health assessment. Patients consistently rate Dr. Bala highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 for his care and expertise.