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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balu, Neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Alan Balu, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Balu is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balu’s office at (302) 354-1450.
What languages does Dr. Balu speak?
Dr. Balu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
Does Dr. Balu accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Balu's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Balu's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Balu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Balu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Balu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003645227.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balu
What is Dr. Alan Balu's specialty?
Dr. Balu is a Neurosurgeon near Philadelphia, PA.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.
Is Dr. Alan Balu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balu is affiliated with Temple University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly
Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their
excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through
a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise.
The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the
top 25% nationwide.
Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Dr. Alan Balu accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
No, Dr. Alan Balu is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alan Balu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balu's office at (302) 354-1450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alan Balu?
Please contact Dr. Balu's office at (302) 354-1450 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Balu's office located?
Dr. Balu's office is located in Philadelphia, PA.