Ben Taub Hospital
1504 Taub Loop, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Maya Balakrishnan is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Wilson Disease, Menkes Disease, Hepatitis C, and Hepatitis.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Hospital Affiliations

Harris Health

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • 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

Ben Taub Hospital
1504 Taub Loop, 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Maya Balakrishnan

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maya Balakrishnan?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Maya Balakrishnan by calling their office at 713-873-3503. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Maya Balakrishnan a top-rated expert for Wilson Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maya Balakrishnan is classified as an Experienced expert for Wilson 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. Maya Balakrishnan specialize in?

While Dr. Maya Balakrishnan is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Wilson Disease, Menkes Disease, and Hepatitis C. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Maya Balakrishnan accept my insurance?

Dr. Maya Balakrishnan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Community Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-873-3503 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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