Dr. Balakrishna Ragoor, MD

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Balakrishna Ragoor, who serves patients in Monroeville, Pennsylvania.

A seasoned family physician, Dr. Ragoor works at AHN Primary Care Monroeville in Pennsylvania. He cares for individuals 18 years of age and older, and treats a wide range of illnesses, chronic conditions, and minor injuries.

Some of his areas of expertise include cardiovascular disease and risk reduction, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, disease prevention, general primary care, geriatrics, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, joint injections, minor procedures, musculoskeletal pain, preventive health, and wellness exam.

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Ragoor graduated with his medical degree from Sri Venkateswara Medical College in India in 1980. He then relocated to the United States, performing his residency in family medicine at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital in Michigan.

Following his training, the doctor attained board certification in family medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties.

Licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania, Dr. Ragoor is affiliated with Forbes Hospital.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

Among Dr. Ragoor’s various accolades include Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014, 2013, 2012), Patients’ Choice Award (2015, 2014, 2013, 2012), and Top 10 Doctor – Metro Area (2014).

On a more personal note, he is fluent in English and two Indian dialects.

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