Dr. Vijay S. Balakrishnan

Dermatology
Kaiser Permanente
La Mesa Medical Offices
8080 Parkway Dr, 
La Mesa, CA 
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Kaiser Permanente
La Mesa Medical Offices
8080 Parkway Dr, 
La Mesa, CA 

Overview

Vijay Balakrishnan is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California.

His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Warts, Actinic Keratosis, and Melanoma.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 100 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Balakrishnan is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Dermatology

Licenses

Dermatology in SC

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Anthem BCBS
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Blue Shield of California
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Cambia Health Solutions
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Cigna
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Community Health Group
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Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Humana
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
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UnitedHealthcare
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VibrantRx
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VIVA Health
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Wellcare
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Locations

La Mesa Medical Offices
8080 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

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.

100 Total Publications

Crisis and resilience in the Pacific's HIV emergency.
Crisis and resilience in the Pacific's HIV emergency.
Journal: The lancet. HIV
Published: March 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vijay S. Balakrishnan

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vijay S. Balakrishnan?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Vijay S. Balakrishnan by calling their office at 833-574-2273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Vijay S. Balakrishnan a top-rated expert for Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vijay S. Balakrishnan is classified as an Experienced expert for Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma 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. Vijay S. Balakrishnan specialize in?

While Dr. Vijay S. Balakrishnan is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Warts, and Actinic Keratosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.

Does Dr. Vijay S. Balakrishnan participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Vijay S. Balakrishnan has published 100 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Vijay S. Balakrishnan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Vijay S. Balakrishnan accept my insurance?

Dr. Vijay S. Balakrishnan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 833-574-2273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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