Karan S. Bhalla
Expertise in
26
conditions
Expertise in
26
conditions
1505 E Winding Way Dr, Ste 200, 
Friendswood, TX 

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 26 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. Dr. Bhalla is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Fellowships

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston-Cardiovascular Disease 2009, Uthsc-Cardiology/Interventional Cardiology 2009

Hospital Affiliations

St Luke's Patients Medical Center
Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital
Memorial Hermann Hospital System
University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital
Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
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  • HMO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Devoted Health
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations

1505 E Winding Way Dr, Ste 200, Friendswood, TX 77546
Other Locations
13009 Gulf Commerce Dr, Ste 100, Houston, TX 77034
1140 Westmont Dr, Ste 460, Houston, TX 77015

Additional Areas of Focus

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.

Varicose Veins

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. Karan S. Bhalla

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Is Dr. Karan S. Bhalla a top-rated expert for Metabolic Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karan S. 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 S. Bhalla specialize in?

While Dr. Karan S. 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 S. Bhalla participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Karan S. Bhalla has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Metabolic Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Karan S. 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 S. Bhalla accept my insurance?

Dr. Karan S. 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.

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