Overview
Dr. Karan Bhalla earned his medical degree at Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College in Mumbai, India, and completed his internship and residency at Baptist Health System in Birmingham, Alabama, where he served as chief resident. He then completed his fellowship in cardiology and interventional cardiology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. Board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology, Dr. Bhalla has been in practice since 2003. His clinical interests include cardiology, vascular medicine and vein therapies. Dr. Bhalla strives to provide compassionate care with state-of-the-art technology to each patient. His patients say they appreciate his considerate bedside manner, and that he takes the time needed to explain the treatment plan and answer their questions. He believes in treating each patient as if they were a family member. He treats patients 12 years and older and is fluent in Spanish. Past president of the Harris County Medical Society, Dr. Bhalla is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Fellow of the Society of Coronary Angiography and Intervention. He currently serves on the faculty of McGovern Medical School. Residents of Friendswood, Dr. Bhalla and his wife have two sons. In his spare time he enjoys coaching basketball, car racing, traveling, trying new foods and spending time with his family.
Dr. Bhalla is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metabolic Syndrome, Stable Angina, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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Dr. Bhalla has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karan Bhalla
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karan Bhalla?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karan Bhalla by calling their office at 713-943-2800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karan Bhalla a top-rated expert for Metabolic Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karan Bhalla is classified as an Distinguished expert for Metabolic Syndrome, 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. Karan Bhalla specialize in?
While Dr. Karan Bhalla is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Metabolic Syndrome, Stable Angina, and Angina. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Karan Bhalla participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karan Bhalla has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Metabolic Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Karan Bhalla's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karan Bhalla accept my insurance?
Dr. Karan Bhalla accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-943-2800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AnginaDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- FaintingDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Fainting.
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- ArrhythmiasDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Familial Combined HyperlipidemiaDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.