
Dr. Savitha Balakrishna MD
Family Practitioner
525 N Brentwood Lufkin TX, 75904About
Dr. Savitha Balakrishna is a family practitioner practicing in Lufkin, TX. Dr. Balakrishna specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Balakrishna possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Karnatak Med Coll, Karnatak Univ, Hubli, Mysore MD
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences 1995
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Fever
- Bronchitis
- Flu
- Pain
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Tonsillitis
- Strep Throat
Dr. Savitha Balakrishna MD's Practice location
Practice At 525 N Brentwood
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. James M Caskey MD206 Gene Samford Dr Lufkin TX 75904
- Ms. Chantal Rayunza Culpepper MD517 N Brentwood Lufkin TX 75904
- Dr. Pablo Ernesto Splenser MD1702 E Denman Ave Lufkin TX 75901
- Dr. Andrew J Fercowicz Other202 S John Redditt Dr Lufkin TX 75904
- Dr. John Anthony Rudis M.D.206 Gene Samford Dr Lufkin TX 75904
- Dr. Gary Milton Randall D.O.1 Medical Center Blvd Lufkin TX 75904
Nearest Hospitals
WOODLAND HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTERl
505 SOUTH JOHN REDDITT DRIVE LUFKIN TX 75904MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER OF EAST TEXASl
1201 WEST FRANK STREET LUFKIN TX 75901