Kathir Balakumaran, Jr., MD

Cardiology

Patient Rating
4.7 79 ratings

Additional Languages: Tamil

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Ages Seen: 19+

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About Me

Joined MetroHealth: 2020
Academic Affiliations: AssistantProfessor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Education & Training

Education

Medical Education

Saba University School of Medicine (Netherlands) MD

Fellowship

University Hospitals (Cleveland) – Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Fellowship

University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Farmington) – Cardiovascular Medicine

Residency

MetroHealth Medical Center (Ohio) – Internal Medicine

Internship

MetroHealth Medical Center (Ohio) – Internal Medicine

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

Ratings & Reviews

Overall Patient Rating 4.7
79 ratings

Reviews

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5/5

Very thorough, very polite and easy to understand.

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5/5

He was excellent.

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5/5

Dr. B did everything possible for me including the good news that I had a clean bill of health. The tennis racquet will feel great in my hands.

Patient Rating
5/5

This doctor, Dr. B., is a great doctor. He gives you eye contact. He answers all questions so you can understand them. And he's just very friendly and very patient.

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5/5

He is a Traveling Dr within the community

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5/5

Yes

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5/5

but he's very concerned and he's very thorough with his work and he knows what he's doing.

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5/5

Metro is excellent

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5/5

Dr. B is outstanding. He is very patient and caring for the needs of my mom. Everytime moms has an appointment, Dr. B patiently explains mom condition where she and I can understand.

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5/5

Great Dr. Very friendly

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