Dr. Bala Viswanathan M.D.
Surgeon
19260 Stone Oak Pkwy Suite 102 San Antonio TX, 78258About
Dr. Bala Viswanathan - Dr. Vish - is a board-certified surgeon practicing in San Antonio for over 32 years. He is the Medical Director of Stone Oak Breast Surgery Clinic. Patients with an abnormal mammogram, or given a diagnosis of breast cancer, consultations will be given within 24 hours in most cases. Dr. Vish is one of the early adaptors of Hidden Scar Surgery program in San Antonio.
Education and Training
Stanley Medical College 1974
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
Professional Memberships
- Bexar County Medical Society
- Texas medical association
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