Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

Dr. Mala Balakumar

Colorectal Surgery
Colon & Rectal Surgical Practice Of Nassau PLLC
1100 Franklin Ave Ste 203, 
Garden City, NY 
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
Colon & Rectal Surgical Practice Of Nassau PLLC
1100 Franklin Ave Ste 203, 
Garden City, NY 
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Overview

Mala Balakumar is a Colorectal Surgeon in Garden City, New York. Dr. Balakumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, and Levator Syndrome.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Colorectal Surgery
Licenses
Colon & Rectal Surgery in NY
Hospital Affiliations
Mount Sinai South Nassau
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Colon & Rectal Surgical Practice of Nassau PLLC
1100 Franklin Ave Ste 203, Garden City, NY 11530
Call: 516-248-2422
Other Locations
Meadowbrook Medical Associates
865 Merrick Ave Ste 150N, Westbury,, NY 11590
Call: 516-542-3636

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

Evidence-Based Surgery Curriculum With Journal Clubs: Pilot Study at a Community-Based Hospital Residency Program.
Evidence-Based Surgery Curriculum With Journal Clubs: Pilot Study at a Community-Based Hospital Residency Program.
Journal: The Journal of surgical research
Published: November 13, 2024
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