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Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology
University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2001)
1705 E Broadway Suite 100
Columbia, MO 65201

Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD is an oncologist in Columbia, MO specializing in adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD is affiliated with MISSOURI CANCER ASSOCIATES LLC.

View Doctor's Full Profile (573) 874-7800

Office Locations

1705 E Broadway Suite 100
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 874-7800
(573) 443-3627
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603 W Pierce Street
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 785-1050
(660) 785-1055
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

intravenous infusion

In 2023, Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD performed more intravenous (IV) infusion procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Top 10%

By Volume:

biological response modifier therapy
intravenous chemotherapy

In 2023, Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD performed more biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, and intravenous (IV) chemotherapy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care
pelvic imaging

By Affordability:

antineoplastic hormone therapy
chest CT scan
hormone therapy
thoracic imaging

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Missouri, Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and pelvic imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for antineoplastic hormone therapy, chest CT scan, hormone therapy, and thoracic (chest) imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated as an oncologist in Columbia, MO during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 65
aspiration 15
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 298
blood draw 944
bone marrow tests 30
chemotherapy 298
CT scan 131
diagnostic procedures 30
doctor visit 1658
hormone therapy 41
hospital care 527
inpatient care 527
lab tests 1190
minimally invasive procedures 444
pelvic imaging 65
port flush 30
preventive care 67
thoracic (chest) imaging 121
vaccines 49
X-rays 55

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD.

Gender
Male 219
Female 395
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 583
Black 18
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 232
From 75 to 84 223
85 and over 79
Less than 65 80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 36
Dementia 8
Cancer 46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated as an oncologist in Columbia, MO during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 120
aspiration 17
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 331
blood draw 980
bone marrow tests 34
brain imaging (neuroimaging) 17
chemotherapy 331
CT scan 312
diagnostic procedures 34
doctor visit 1620
hospital care 594
inpatient care 594
lab tests 1265
minimally invasive procedures 514
neck imaging 15
pelvic imaging 120
port flush 26
preventive care 68
thoracic (chest) imaging 212
vaccines 51
X-rays 52

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD.

Gender
Male 236
Female 392
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 601
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 239
From 75 to 84 228
85 and over 87
Less than 65 74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 36
Dementia 9
Cancer 48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated as an oncologist in Columbia, MO during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 156
aspiration 22
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 478
blood draw 1231
bone marrow tests 44
brain imaging (neuroimaging) 24
chemotherapy 478
CT scan 362
diagnostic procedures 44
doctor visit 1914
hospital care 578
inpatient care 578
lab tests 1553
minimally invasive procedures 687
pelvic imaging 156
port flush 32
preventive care 103
thoracic (chest) imaging 217
vaccines 82
X-rays 35

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD.

Gender
Male 612
Female 884
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1400
Black 66
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 592
From 75 to 84 522
85 and over 200
Less than 65 182

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 35
Dementia 10
Cancer 47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated as an oncologist in Columbia, MO during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 169
aspiration 19
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 653
blood draw 1259
bone marrow tests 38
chemotherapy 653
CT scan 352
diagnostic procedures 38
doctor visit 2358
hospital care 618
inpatient care 618
lab tests 1973
minimally invasive procedures 846
pelvic imaging 169
port flush 42
preventive care 82
thoracic (chest) imaging 222
vaccines 57
X-rays 39

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD.

Gender
Male 300
Female 521
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 778
Black 27
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 363
From 75 to 84 263
85 and over 106
Less than 65 89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 31
Dementia 9
Cancer 50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated as an oncologist in Columbia, MO during 2017 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, blood draw and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 169
aspiration 28
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 775
blood draw 897
bone marrow tests 57
brain imaging (neuroimaging) 15
chemotherapy 775
CT scan 385
diagnostic procedures 57
doctor visit 2438
hormone therapy 48
hospital care 580
inpatient care 580
lab tests 1980
minimally invasive procedures 928
pelvic imaging 169
port flush 21
preventive care 15
thoracic (chest) imaging 245
X-rays 44

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD.

Gender
Male 309
Female 490
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 764
Black 23
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 320
From 75 to 84 308
85 and over 94
Less than 65 77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 32
Dementia 10
Cancer 49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated as an oncologist in Columbia, MO during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 215
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 620
blood draw 998
brain imaging (neuroimaging) 18
chemotherapy 620
CT scan 457
doctor visit 2475
hormone therapy 67
hospital care 520
inpatient care 520
lab tests 2143
minimally invasive procedures 752
pelvic imaging 215
port flush 19
preventive care 100
thoracic (chest) imaging 224
thyroid function tests 19
vaccines 77

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD.

Gender
Male 430
Female 641
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1027
Black 23
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 449
From 75 to 84 386
85 and over 152
Less than 65 84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 33
Dementia 10
Cancer 51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated as an oncologist in Columbia, MO during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 208
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 752
blood draw 436
chemotherapy 752
CT scan 413
doctor visit 2414
hormone therapy 40
hospital care 517
inpatient care 517
lab tests 484
minimally invasive procedures 849
pelvic imaging 208
port flush 19
thoracic (chest) imaging 205
thyroid function tests 14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD.

Gender
Male 451
Female 638
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1042
Black 24
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 457
From 75 to 84 405
85 and over 146
Less than 65 81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 31
Dementia 9
Cancer 47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated as an oncologist in Columbia, MO during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 181
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 683
chemotherapy 683
CT scan 373
doctor visit 2122
hormone therapy 55
hospital care 320
inpatient care 320
minimally invasive procedures 820
pelvic imaging 181
radiation therapy 93
thoracic (chest) imaging 192

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD.

Gender
Male 462
Female 627
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1028
Black 30
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 447
From 75 to 84 412
85 and over 150
Less than 65 80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 31
Dementia 8
Cancer 46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated as an oncologist in Columbia, MO during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 192
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 692
chemotherapy 692
CT scan 420
doctor visit 2602
hormone therapy 78
hospital care 343
inpatient care 343
minimally invasive procedures 860
pelvic imaging 192
port flush 21
radiation therapy 56
thoracic (chest) imaging 228

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD.

Gender
Male 494
Female 683
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1117
Black 28
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 498
From 75 to 84 447
85 and over 147
Less than 65 85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 31
Dementia 10
Cancer 47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated as an oncologist in Columbia, MO during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 190
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 791
blood draw 23
chemotherapy 791
CT scan 415
doctor visit 2486
hormone therapy 65
hospital care 382
inpatient care 382
minimally invasive procedures 969
pelvic imaging 190
port flush 23
radiation therapy 55
thoracic (chest) imaging 225

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD.

Gender
Male 491
Female 697
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1123
Black 33
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 21
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 489
From 75 to 84 479
85 and over 154
Less than 65 66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 31
Dementia 5
Cancer 52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated as an oncologist in Columbia, MO during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 178
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 640
blood draw 12
chemotherapy 640
CT scan 387
doctor visit 2261
hormone therapy 43
hospital care 279
inpatient care 279
minimally invasive procedures 823
pelvic imaging 178
port flush 46
thoracic (chest) imaging 209

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD.

Gender
Male 502
Female 742
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1180
Black 36
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 511
From 75 to 84 492
85 and over 174
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 32
Dementia 6
Cancer 52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated as an oncologist in Columbia, MO were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, blood draw and chemotherapy.

abdominal imaging 167
aspiration 20
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 610
blood draw 753
bone marrow tests 40
brain imaging (neuroimaging) 18
chemotherapy 610
CT scan 364
diagnostic procedures 40
doctor visit 2213
hormone therapy 54
hospital care 478
inpatient care 478
lab tests 1512
minimally invasive procedures 772
neck imaging 15
pelvic imaging 167
preventive care 72
radiation therapy 68
thoracic (chest) imaging 209
thyroid function tests 16
vaccines 63
X-rays 45

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD.

Gender
Male 409
Female 610
Ethnicity
Black / African American 28
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 967
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 378
85 and over 135
Less than 65 87
65 to 74 417

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 16
Cancer 48
Dementia 8

Education & Training

Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2001. He has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2001)

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MISSOURI CANCER ASSOCIATES LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Genentech USA, Inc. $884 TECENTRIQ
$227 		TARCEVA
$123 		Kadcyla
$115 		Avastin
$78 		POLIVY
$56 		Other
$284
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $708 TASIGNA
$224 		PIQRAY
$66 		FEMARA
$59 		PROMACTA
$49 		KISQALI
$42 		Other
$269
Janssen Biotech, Inc. $690 Erleada
$383 		IMBRUVICA
$165 		Balversa
$114 		DARZALEX
$27
Seagen Inc. $604 TUKYSA
$346 		PADCEV
$73 		ADCETRIS
$20
$165
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. $498 OPDIVO
$421 		OPDUALAG
$35 		ELIQUIS
$11
$31
Other $6,253 Lenvima
$243 		IMFINZI
$231 		KEYTRUDA
$230 		IMBRUVICA
$208 		ELITEK
$191 		Other
$5,150
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $9,043
Education $594

Biography

Dr. Elangovan Balakrishnan works as an adult hematology and adult oncology. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston.

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