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Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD

Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Garden City, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1990. She is affiliated with Mount Sinai South Nassau. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 72 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (72 reviews)

Practice

1100 Franklin Ave Ste 203 Garden City, NY 11530
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(516) 248-2422

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
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Dr. Balakumar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balakumar

4.5

72 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
82%
82%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
7%
7%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Melanie Seaman – Sep 24, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Wantagh, Ny – Sep 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Vijay in Old Westbury, NY – Jul 20, 2017
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hicksville, NY – Jul 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jane joe in Wantagh, NY – Jan 26, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sharma in Valley Stream, NY – Dec 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Hayriye in Levittown, NY – Aug 23, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Queens Village, NY – Jul 09, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sam S. in Richmond Hill, NY – May 28, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Mala Balakumar, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Garden City, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1990. She is affiliated with Mount Sinai South Nassau. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Colorectal Surgery

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Can Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998

  • University Il College Med/carle Assn

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997

  • Ny Hospital Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • Ny University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1991

  • University Of Minnesota Medical School

    Medical School, 1990
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Locations

Practice

Colon & Rectal Surgical Practice of Nassau PLLC1100 Franklin Ave Ste 203 Garden City, NY 11530
1

Practice

Advanced Colon and Rectal Surgery LLC510 Broadhollow Rd Ste 307 Melville, NY 11747
2

Practice

South Nassau Communities Hospital1 Healthy Way Oceanside, NY 11572
3

Practice

Meadowbrook Medical Associates865 Merrick Ave Ste 150N Westbury, NY 11590
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mount Sinai South Nassau

    1 Healthy Way
    Oceanside, NY 11572
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    77%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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