Overview
Diwakar Balachandran is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Balachandran is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 1462, Houston, TX 77030
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Diwakar D. Balachandran
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Diwakar D. Balachandran?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Diwakar D. Balachandran by calling their office at 713-792-6161. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Diwakar D. Balachandran a top-rated expert for Periodic Limb Movement Disorder?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Diwakar D. Balachandran is classified as an Distinguished expert for Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, 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. Diwakar D. Balachandran specialize in?
While Dr. Diwakar D. Balachandran is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Pleural Effusion, and Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Diwakar D. Balachandran participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Diwakar D. Balachandran has published 38 articles and abstracts on conditions like Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. You can view a list of Dr. Diwakar D. Balachandran's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Diwakar D. Balachandran accept my insurance?
Dr. Diwakar D. Balachandran accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-792-6161 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Periodic Limb Movement DisorderDr. Balachandran isDistinguished. Learn about Periodic Limb Movement Disorder.
- Advanced
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Balachandran isAdvanced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Balachandran isAdvanced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Balachandran isAdvanced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- PneumoniaDr. Balachandran isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Central Sleep ApneaDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Central Sleep Apnea.
- Chronic CoughDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Dr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EmpyemaDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Excessive Daytime SleepinessDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Idiopathic HypersomniaDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypersomnia.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Lung NodulesDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL)Dr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL).
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Parapneumonic Pleural EffusionDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.
- Pneumocystis Jiroveci PneumoniaDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary Alveolar ProteinosisDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.