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Dr. Nalini Balachandran, MD

Dr. Nalini Balachandran, MD

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Nalini Balachandran, MD is a family medicine physician in Sugar Land, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from DR M.G.R. UNIVERSITY / COIMBATORE MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1988. She is accepting new patients.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

138 Eldridge Rd Ste A Sugar Land, TX 77478

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Dr. Balachandran's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balachandran

2.4
12 ratings, 7 with a written review
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2 star
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1 star
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I would not recommend her at all. She was extremely rude to me at every single one of my visits with her. One of the worst doctors I've ever had, especially with her attitude.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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May 13, 2022
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I do not recommend this doctor due to my bad experience. I moved from Texas last year. I found a new doctor in California in January, but unfortunately my visit was delayed due to the pandemic. I requested a prescription refill from Dr. Balachandran since I have not been able to be seen by a doctor here yet, but she denied the refill and told me she won't be able to do it. This was after I told her I do not have enough medication to last me until I am seen by a doctor, but she did not care and she hung up on me.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Omar – Oct 08, 2020
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Worst experience ever. Will NEVER RECOMMEND anyone to go there. She charged $ 40 for my wife's visit and stopped one of her BP medicines. My wife told her that the BP will go up BUT Nalini did not listen to her and NOW my wife's BP is gone up again within a few days after leaving the medicine and now Nalini wants to charge another $ 40 for the office visit. I have stopped going to her as she is stubborn and will not listen to you but will do whatever she likes. Also don't get unnecessary shots as the clinic staff will say that it is covered by the insurance. They are just making money from the patients and the insurance.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Syed – Jul 23, 2019
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Haven't received a correct diagnosis yet from Dr Bala
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sugar Land, TX – Oct 13, 2016
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Excellent Dr. Listens well and explains in detail. Personally calls with test results. Highly recommend her.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Masuma in Richmond, TX – Sep 22, 2016
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I agree with the other reviewer here, definitely would not recommend her. She is rude and seems very disinterested in her patients. My husband had the flu and she told him he had allergies. She was unnecessarily harsh with my 5 year old, not so family friendly for a family practitioner. Needless to say, I am never going back again.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Missouri City, TX – Apr 02, 2016
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Worst doctor ever. She is very rude and just wants your money. She also doesn't know what she's talking about.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Mar 25, 2016
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Dr. Nalini Balachandran, MD is a family medicine physician in Sugar Land, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from DR M.G.R. UNIVERSITY / COIMBATORE MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1988. She is accepting new patients.
  • Family Medicine

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  • Dr M.g.r. University / Coimbatore Medical College

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Nalini Balachandran M.D P.A138 Eldridge Rd Ste A Sugar Land, TX 77478
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