Shyam E. Balakrishnan
Experienced in Vertigo

Dr. Shyam E. Balakrishnan

Family Medicine
Duke Health
Duke Primary Care Knightdale
162 Legacy Oaks Dr, 
Knightdale, NC 
On Staff At
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Vertigo
Duke Health
Duke Primary Care Knightdale
162 Legacy Oaks Dr, 
Knightdale, NC 
OverviewInsuranceLocationsSimilar Doctors

Overview

Developing a long-lasting patient-physician relationship is the most important aspect of my practice. I like learning about my patients’ culture and family backgrounds. I feel that this is key to understanding my patients better and allows me to provide the best care for them. I enjoy educating my patients about disease management, and I like to work with them to come up with a realistic treatment plan and goal. My other medical interests include wellness, preventive care, and chronic disease management. I am fellowship trained in geriatrics, and I like working with elderly patients as well. Balancing my medical career and personal life is a priority for me. Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my wife and daughter. My hobbies include traveling and trying out new cuisines. I value good health and fitness. My goal for myself and my patients is to get healthy and stay healthy!.

Dr. Balakrishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertigo. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Specialties
Family Medicine
Board Certifications
American Board Of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
American Board Of Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine
Fellowships
Geriatric Medicine, University of Virginia
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Gender
Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Ambetter
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCarolinaCare
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
View 16 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Duke Primary Care Knightdale
162 Legacy Oaks Dr, Knightdale, NC 27545
Call: 919-373-1810
Similar Doctors
Advanced in Vertigo
Dr. Pankaj K. Vyas
Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
Advanced in Vertigo
Dr. Pankaj K. Vyas
Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

Eastern Carolina Medical Center, PC

1 Medical Dr, 
Benson, NC 
 (28.2 miles away)
919-894-5787
Languages Spoken:
English, Hindi
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Pankaj Vyas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Benson, North Carolina. Dr. Vyas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertigo. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Vyas is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Vertigo
Dr. Bhavna P. Vaidya-Tank
Family Medicine
Advanced in Vertigo
Dr. Bhavna P. Vaidya-Tank
Family Medicine

Avance Care PA

876 Timber Dr, 
Garner, NC 
 (9.5 miles away)
919-803-2285
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Bhavna Vaidya-Tank is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Garner, North Carolina. Dr. Vaidya-Tank is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertigo. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Vaidya-Tank is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Vertigo
Dr. Charlie H. Foster
Family Medicine
Advanced in Vertigo
Dr. Charlie H. Foster
Family Medicine

Raleigh Durham Medical Group PA

600 New Waverly Pl, Suite 203, 
Cary, NC 
 (15.0 miles away)
919-859-5650
Languages Spoken:
English, French
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Charlie Foster is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Foster is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertigo. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Foster is currently accepting new patients.

VIEW MORE VERTIGO DOCTORS

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers

Find Dr. Balakrishnan's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
      • Advanced
      • Familial Hypertension
        Dr. Balakrishnan is
        Advanced
        . Learn about Familial Hypertension.
        See more Familial Hypertension experts
      • Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
        Dr. Balakrishnan is
        Advanced
        . Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
        See more Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism experts
      • Hypertension
        Dr. Balakrishnan is
        Advanced
        . Learn about Hypertension.
        See more Hypertension experts
      • Experienced
      • Benign Rolandic Epilepsy
        Dr. Balakrishnan is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
        See more Benign Rolandic Epilepsy experts
      • Brain Herniation
        Dr. Balakrishnan is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Brain Herniation.
        See more Brain Herniation experts
      • Chiari Malformation
        Dr. Balakrishnan is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Chiari Malformation.
        See more Chiari Malformation experts
      • Chiari Malformation Type 1
        Dr. Balakrishnan is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
        See more Chiari Malformation Type 1 experts
      • Chronic Kidney Disease
        Dr. Balakrishnan is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
        See more Chronic Kidney Disease experts
      • Chronic Pain
        Dr. Balakrishnan is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Chronic Pain.
        See more Chronic Pain experts
      View All 25 Experienced Conditions
      Want to save this doctor for later?
      Sign Up
      Is this your doctor?
      Find A Second Opinion
      Not sure about your diagnosis?
      Check Your Symptoms
       
       
       
       
      Learn about our expert tiers
      Learn More
      Are you the provider on this profile?
      Claim Profile
      For Patients
      • Our Story
      • How MediFind Works
      • Conditions A-Z
      • Doctor Directory
      • Symptoms Directory
      • Procedures Directory
      • Treatment Directory
      • Drug Directory
      • Infusion Center Finder
      • FAQ
      • Contact Us
      For Providers and Practices
      • Claim Your Profile
      • Newsroom
      Business Solutions
      • Provider
      • Network Solutions
      Additional Resources
      • Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
      • Advertising Policy
      • Content Policy
      Subscribe to our newsletter

      Sign up to stay informed about MediFind and get wellness sent your way.

      Close

        By subscribing, I agree to MediFind's Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.

        Bullet PinMediFind
        Follow us on
        This information is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice. You should work with a licensed professional to diagnose and treat health conditions. We let the data speak for itself, MediFind does not endorse any healthcare providers.
        © 2026 All Rights Reserved

        Request an Appointment

        If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

        MediFind will contact the provider for your appointment request. You’ll receive status updates by email. Your provider or MediFind will reach out to you directly by phone or email to schedule your appointment or request additional information.

          Close
          0 / 1000

          Please provide us with the below insurance information:

                  By pressing the Submit button you are agreeing to MediFind’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.