Dr. Suchitra M Balakrishnan MD
Family Practitioner
6104 Old Branch Avenue Temple Hills MD, 20748About
Dr. Suchitra Balakrishnan is a family practitioner practicing in Temple Hills, MD. Dr. Balakrishnan specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Balakrishnan possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Madras Med Coll, Dr M G R Med Univ, Madras, Tn, India 1990
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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