Overview
Keshawadhana Balakrishnan is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas.
Dr. Balakrishnan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Neurogenic Bowel, and Childhood Pancreatitis.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Balakrishnan is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
15400 Southwest Fwy Ste 200, Sugar Land, TX 77478
6701 Fannin St Ste 1010, Houston, TX 77030
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Balakrishnan 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.
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. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan by calling their office at 281-494-7010. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan a top-rated expert for Hirschsprung Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan is classified as an Advanced expert for Hirschsprung Disease, 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. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan specialize in?
While Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Neurogenic Bowel. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hirschsprung Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan accept my insurance?
Dr. Keshawadhana Balakrishnan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-494-7010 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
- Advanced
- Hirschsprung DiseaseDr. Balakrishnan isAdvanced. Learn about Hirschsprung Disease.
- Total Intestinal AganglionosisDr. Balakrishnan isAdvanced. Learn about Total Intestinal Aganglionosis.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- EncopresisDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Fecal ImpactionDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Fecal Impaction.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- GastroparesisDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- IndigestionDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Koolen De Vries SyndromeDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Koolen De Vries Syndrome.
- MalnutritionDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Neurogenic BowelDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Neurogenic Bowel.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- Protein DeficiencyDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Protein Deficiency.
- RASopathiesDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- Rotor SyndromeDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Rotor Syndrome.
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Small Bowel Bacterial OvergrowthDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.