Expertise in
23
conditions
Expertise in
23
conditions
Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion
160 E 53rd St, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Vinod Balachandran is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York.

Dr. Balachandran is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 243 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Balachandran is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery
Surgical Oncology

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion
160 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022

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.


243 Total Publications

mRNA Vaccines for Cancer Treatment.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vinod Balachandran

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vinod Balachandran?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Vinod Balachandran by calling their office at 332-456-0574. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Vinod Balachandran a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vinod Balachandran is classified as an Elite expert for Pancreatic Cancer, 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. Vinod Balachandran specialize in?

While Dr. Vinod Balachandran is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, and Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Vinod Balachandran participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Vinod Balachandran has published 243 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Vinod Balachandran's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Vinod Balachandran accept my insurance?

Dr. Vinod Balachandran accepts most major insurance plans, including UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 332-456-0574 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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