Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Balakrishnan S. Mahesh

Thoracic Surgery
Penn State Health Pain Medicine
200 Campus Dr, 
Hershey, PA 
Expertise in
2
conditions
Penn State Health Pain Medicine
200 Campus Dr, 
Hershey, PA 

Overview

Balakrishnan Mahesh is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Mahesh is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Infective Endocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 43 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in PA

Hospital Affiliations

Penn State Health St. Joseph
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center
Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Penn State Health Pain Medicine
200 Campus Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Other Locations
The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Balakrishnan S. Mahesh

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Balakrishnan S. Mahesh?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Balakrishnan S. Mahesh by calling their office at 717-531-8602. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Balakrishnan S. Mahesh a top-rated expert for Cardiogenic Shock?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Balakrishnan S. Mahesh is classified as an Advanced expert for Cardiogenic Shock, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Balakrishnan S. Mahesh specialize in?

While Dr. Balakrishnan S. Mahesh is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Balakrishnan S. Mahesh accept my insurance?

Dr. Balakrishnan S. Mahesh accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 717-531-8602 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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.

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