Elangovan Balakrishnan, M.D.

Medical Oncologist and Hematologist

About

The clinical problems and complex treatment decisions in Oncology is 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 am able to help my patients go though this uphill task.

College:Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai India

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Personal Interests:I am married with two boys, 15 and 11. My wife is a MBA. She is a Clinic Administrator. I like to play tennis. Other hobbies: traveling, jogging.

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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:

Breast and Lung cancers

Personal Interests:

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

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