Overview
Uma Balakrishnan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Oculocutaneous Albinism, Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 2, Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1, and Albinism.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Uma L. Balakrishnan
Is Dr. Uma L. Balakrishnan a top-rated expert for Oculocutaneous Albinism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Uma L. Balakrishnan is classified as an Experienced expert for Oculocutaneous Albinism, 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. Uma L. Balakrishnan specialize in?
While Dr. Uma L. Balakrishnan is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Oculocutaneous Albinism, Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 2, and Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Uma L. Balakrishnan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Uma L. Balakrishnan has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Oculocutaneous Albinism. You can view a list of Dr. Uma L. Balakrishnan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Uma L. Balakrishnan accept my insurance?
Dr. Uma L. Balakrishnan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- AlbinismDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Albinism.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Oculocutaneous AlbinismDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Oculocutaneous Albinism.
- Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1Dr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1.
- Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 2Dr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 2.
- StrabismusDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Strabismus.