Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1705 E Broadway Suite 100 Columbia MO, 65201About
Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Balakrishnan specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.
Education and Training
Kilpauk Med Coll, Dr M G R Med Univ, Madras, Tn, India MD
Kilpauk Medical College, University of Madras, Madras, Tamil Nadu India (Goa) India
Kilpauk Medical College
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Osteoporosis
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Ovarian Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
- Leukemia
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Fellowships
- University of Houston
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