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.
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Locations
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.
New York University
As a hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon, my expertise is in the surgical care of people who have cancer or benign disease of the pancreas, gallbladder, liver, and ampulla. However, my main area of expertise is pancreatic cancer.I chose to specialize in pancreatic cancer for a variety of reasons. It is a complex and aggressive disease that requires surgical and medical management based on innovative research. In addition, providing surgical treatment for pancreatic cancer demands great technical skills, and effective treatment requires a team of experts with access to the most sophisticated technology available.At Perlmutter Cancer Center, we perform more than 100 Whipple procedures—a complex surgery for cancer in the head of the pancreas—each year with outstanding outcomes. The mortality rate of Whipple procedures at our center is among the lowest in the world. I have performed more than 1,200 of these procedures.Our team has expertise in robotic surgery of the pancreas and liver, as well as in the removal of pancreatic tumors that involve major vessels, which is also known as locally advanced pancreatic cancer. We use transplants to manage certain types of liver tumors and offer precision treatment for all stages of pancreatic cancer. Our patients have access to the most advanced clinical trials.I feel privileged to share in the lives of people who have received a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and shepherd them through treatment. One of the most rewarding parts of. Dr. Wolfgang is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Wolfgang is currently accepting new patients.
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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.
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
- Elite
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Balachandran isElite. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Distinguished
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Balachandran isDistinguished. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Balachandran isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Balachandran isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- HepatectomyDr. Balachandran isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatectomy.
- PancreatectomyDr. Balachandran isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaDr. Balachandran isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.
- Advanced
- Ampullary CancerDr. Balachandran isAdvanced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Balachandran isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Balachandran isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Balachandran isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Balachandran isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- GlucagonomaDr. Balachandran isAdvanced. Learn about Glucagonoma.
- Experienced
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CholestasisDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- EndoscopyDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
