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Dr. Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

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750 Washington St Boston MA, 02111
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Dr. Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan is a nephrologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Balakrishnan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Balakrishnan most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.

Education and Training

Stanley Medical College/University Hospital MD

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 31 years of experience

Dr. Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 750 Washington St

750 Washington St -
Boston, MA 02111
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New patients: 617-636-5000
Fax: 617-636-8442

11 NEVINS ST. -
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
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Dr. Vaidyanathapuram Balakrishnan M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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