Overview
Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Brighton, Massachusetts.
Dr. Balakrishnan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis, and Renal Vein Thrombosis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
11 Nevins St Ste 202, Brighton, MA 02135
77 Warren St, Brighton, MA 02135
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan by calling their office at 617-779-6700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan a top-rated expert for Acute Kidney Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan is classified as an Distinguished expert for Acute Kidney Failure, 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. Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan specialize in?
While Dr. Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan accept my insurance?
Dr. Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-779-6700 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
- Distinguished
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Balakrishnan isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Advanced
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Balakrishnan isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Balakrishnan isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Poststreptococcal GlomerulonephritisDr. Balakrishnan isAdvanced. Learn about Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis.
- Renal Vein ThrombosisDr. Balakrishnan isAdvanced. Learn about Renal Vein Thrombosis.
- Experienced
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Lactic AcidosisDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Lactic Acidosis.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- NecrosisDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.