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Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan, MD

Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan, MD

Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan, MD is a pediatric otolaryngologist in Los Gatos, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Balakrishnan has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford and Stanford Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

14601 S Bascom Ave Ste 200 Los Gatos, CA 95032
Telehealth available
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Dr. Balakrishnan's Reviews

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4.9

34 ratings, 30 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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May 11, 2024
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Nov 20, 2019
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No results
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1 person found this helpful
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Mar 15, 2019
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No results
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Mar 14, 2019
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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
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Melissa Holmen – May 30, 2018
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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
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Cole in Louisiana – Apr 09, 2018
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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
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Jan 16, 2018
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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
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Denise Mosey in Dilworth, MN – Jan 07, 2018
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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
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Peterson in Sacred Heart, MN – Dec 22, 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
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St. Charles, Mn – Dec 16, 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
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Lora Boyum (mom of patient) in Stewartville – Nov 10, 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
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Karla Bestul in Mondovi, WI – Apr 26, 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
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Jen Kordiak in Hinckley mn – Mar 24, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Amy in Andover, MN – Mar 20, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Melissa in St Cloud, MN – Mar 05, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Kristina Sather in Rochester, MN – Feb 14, 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
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Alexander in Pine Island, MN – Dec 20, 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
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Kellie Quade in Wabasha, MN – Aug 22, 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
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Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan in Platte, SD – Aug 17, 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
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Joshue Fernandez in Las Vegas, NV – Jul 10, 2016
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care philosophy

Work closely with patients and families and the Stanford Children's multidisciplinary aerodigestive, voice/swallow, and vascular anomalies teams to help children achieve the best possible airway and aerodigestive outcomes with the...read more

biography

Specific training, surgical, and research expertise in pediatric airway and aerodigestive diagnosis and reconstruction including complex diagnoses such as laryngotracheal stenosis, laryngeal cleft, laryngeal web, and complete tracheal...read more

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

  • Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Laryngology

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

  • Rhinology

  • Sinus Surgery

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  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2014

  • University Of Washington-master Of Public Health

    2008

  • University Of Washington

    Internship Hospital, 2006

  • University Of Washington, Seattle

    Internship Hospital, 2006

  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005

  • Harvard Medical School

    Undergraduate School, 1999

  • Harvard University

    Undergraduate School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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    Locations

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    (650) 724-4800

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