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Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 53
Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD
4.6 (34 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 53
Kirksville, MO
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD works in Kirksville, MO as a Medical Oncology Specialist and has 31 years experience.

They are board certified in Internal Medicine and graduated from Kilpauk Medical College in 1993. Dr. Balakrishnan completed a residency at TTU Health Sci Center. Dr. Balakrishnan has has worked on more claims relating to Lung Cancer, Anemia and Osteosarcoma than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Balakrishnan has received an average rating of 4.6 from patients and has been reviewed 34 times. They are affiliated with Boone Hospital Center, Moberly Regional Medical Center, Northeast Regional Medical Center, Pershing Memorial Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, Scotland County Hospital and Sullivan County Memorial Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Balakrishnan also speaks Tamil. Dr. Balakrishnan practices at Missouri Cancer Associates Kirksville MO in Kirksville, MO and has additional offices in Columbia, MO.

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Access Choice-MO
    Silver Pathway for HSA-MO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Missouri Cancer Associates Kirksville MO
    603 W Pierce St, Kirksville, MO 63501
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:00
  2. 2 Lake Regional Cancer Center
    1705 E Broadway Ste 100, Columbia, MO 65201
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balakrishnan
4.6
Based on 34 Reviews
5 Stars (28)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Jul 01, 2023
I appreciated having every step of my appointment explained in detail.
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Medical Oncology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Kilpauk Medical College
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • TTU Health Sci Center
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • TTU Health Sci Center
    1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Tex Houston Health Sci Center
Fellowship Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Balakrishnan accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Balakrishnan's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Balakrishnan accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Balakrishnan accepts here.

Dr. Balakrishnan frequently sees patients for Lung Cancer, Anemia and Osteosarcoma.

Yes, Dr. Balakrishnan speaks Tamil. See Dr. Balakrishnan's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Balakrishnan has a star rating of 4.6/5 and has been reviewed 34 times.

Dr. Balakrishnan is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Dr. Balakrishnan has been practicing as a Medical Oncology Specialist for 31 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Boone Hospital Center
  • Moberly Regional Medical Center
  • Northeast Regional Medical Center
  • Pershing Memorial Hospital
  • Samaritan Hospital
  • Scotland County Hospital
  • Sullivan County Memorial Hospital

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  1. Hepatitis C Screening: Questions for the Doctor

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  2. Protect Yourself from Seasonal Flu

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  3. Talk with Your Doctor About Depression

    Talk with your doctor about how you are feeling if you have been sad, down, or hopeless. (USPSTF)

  4. Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year

    See a doctor or nurse for a checkup once a year. (HRSA)

  5. Watch for Warning Signs of Relationship Violence

    If you think your partner might be abusive, talk with your doctor about getting help. (USPSTF)

  6. Get Screened for Cervical Cancer

    Get a Pap test every 3 years. If you get a Pap test and an HPV test, you can get screened every 5 years instead. (USPSTF)

  7. Get Tested for HIV

    Get tested for HIV at least once. You may need to get tested more often depending on your risk. (USPSTF)

  8. Get Your Blood Pressure Checked

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  9. Drink Alcohol Only in Moderation

    If you are concerned about your drinking, ask your doctor about screening and counseling. (USPSTF)

  10. Get Vaccines to Protect Your Health (Adults Ages 19 to 49 Years)

    Get important adult shots (vaccinations). (ACIP)

  11. Get Enough Folic Acid

    Learn why women your age need folic acid. (USPSTF)

  12. Quit Smoking

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