Elangovan Balakrishnan, M.D.

Medical Oncologist and Hematologist

About:

The clinical problems and complex treatment decisions in Oncology are a challenge – and I love that. At the same time, these patients need compassionate care. The ” C ” word is quite scary.
Guiding them though this tough road is not an easy job. Being an oncologist, professionally, it is very gratifying that I can help my patients go through this uphill task.

Board Certification:

Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Hematology
American Board of Internal Medicine

Medical School:

Kilpauk Medical College

Fellowship:

Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
University of Texas Health Science Center – Houston MD Anderson Cancer Center 

Residency:

Internal Medicine Residency
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Special Interests:

Lung cancer, Gastrointestinal cancer (colon, rectal, stomach, esophageal, pancreatic) and blood cancers (lymphoma, leukemia and multiple myeloma)

Personal Interests:

I am married with two sons. My wife is a Clinic Administrator with an MBA. I enjoy playing tennis, traveling and jogging. Additionally, I speak Tamil and Hindi.