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Dr. Balasubramaniam Sivakumar, MD

Dr. Balasubramaniam Sivakumar, MD

Critical Care Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Balasubramaniam Sivakumar, MD is a critical care surgery specialist in Liverpool, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Osmania Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences in 1974. He is affiliated with St. Joseph's Health Hospital.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

5100 W Taft Rd Ste 2E Liverpool, NY 13088

Make an Appointment

(315) 634-3399

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Sivakumar specializes in the areas of Critical Care Surgery & General Surgery. • See board certifications
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Dr. Sivakumar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sivakumar

3.7
19 ratings, 10 with a written review
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He is wonderful!
I met Dr Kumar at the heartburn ctr to talk about surgery for reflux..he has a wonderful bedside manner..we decided not to do surgery at this time as my reflux has stayed about the same..I would recommend him highly..I wish more Drs were like him..puts you so much at ease!!
What went well
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Diana – Apr 05, 2022
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Had stomach surgery in 2012. Dr. Sivakumar saved my life.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Harold C Brown III – Aug 25, 2021
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Wonderful. Provided me all the information I needed and performed a very successful surgery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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George Mitchell – Mar 05, 2020
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Dr Sivakumar gave me a new lease on life. I didn’t realize how much pain my hiatal hernia was causing me until I no longer had the pain. No more meds and quick recovery
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Lucinda – Nov 30, 2019
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Dr Sivakumar was a life saver for me. I was very ill and was trasfered from an out of town hospital. He made me feel safe and I was very well cared for at St. Joseph's hospital. It took a month and a half for he and his excellent PA to get me to the point that I was healthy enough to have surgery. I will never go to another surgeon. He is an excellent Dr. with a great bedside manner.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Susan Taylor – Jul 31, 2019
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Worst experience in my life. He operated on me gave me a major complication and ruined my life. He needs to apologize to all the patients he hurt and then quit his job.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
16 others found this helpful
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Geo in Syracuse – Jan 17, 2019
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I had been admitted for 3 days to St Joseph’s for acute abdominal pain. I had the good fortune of Dr. Sivakumar being at the hospital operating on other patients and was able to have him see me at 3 pm, operate at 4pm and be released by 8pm. I’m told that Dr. Sivakumar does not do usually do “on call” surgeries but he went out of his way to perform mine. He is highly recommended by other doctors, hospital staff, family working at the hospital and me. Thank You Dr. Sivakumar! You are great!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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David Martin in Clay, NY – Jun 01, 2018
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I had laparoscopic surgery done by Dr Kumar. He nicked my intestine causing an abdominal abscess.. So i needed more surgery to repair the nick. I came out of Second surgery with a G-tube, a J-tube, A pickline, 3 drains. Also an 8 inch abdominal incision.Also i was given a nasal gastric tube that failed. I had many ct scans, the IV contrast gave me a reaction twice..After surgery my hair started falling out and i had high heart rate. I have had much pain. So do i think hes great, not so much.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
17 others found this helpful
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Nov 07, 2017
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Dr. Kumar is an excellent surgeon with great experience. He has done 2 surgeries on me in the last 4 months I have had a great experience recovered quickly! His bed side manner is great I will never go to another surgeon ever! Would highly recommend him to anyone!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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North Syracuse Ny – Jun 25, 2016
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I believe Dr. Sivakumar is a gifted doctor and surgeon. I think his kind manner is reassuring. I would most definitely recommend him to others for their and their loved ones care
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Mar 17, 2016
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biography

Dr. Balasubramaniam Sivakumar, MD is a critical care surgery specialist in Liverpool, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Osmania Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences in 1974. He is affiliated with St. Joseph's Health Hospital.

  • Critical Care Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • Upstate Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1983

  • St Josephs Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1982

  • Mt Vernon Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1978

  • Osmania Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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Critical Care Surgery
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Upstate Surgical Group PC5100 W Taft Rd Ste 2E Liverpool, NY 13088
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Office4100 Medical Ctr Dr Ste 117 Fayetteville, NY 13066
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St Josephs Medical PC5100 W Taft Rd Liverpool, NY 13088
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Joseph's Health Hospital

    301 Prospect Ave
    Syracuse, NY 13203
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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