Dr Vikram Balakrishnan
General Surgeon
Melbourne, 3083
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16 years of experience
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16 years of experience
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About
Mr Vikram Balakrishnan is a fully accredited colorectal surgeon with a distinguished background. He earned his place at the esteemed University of Melbourne medical school and completed his clinical training at St Vincent’s Hospital. Accumulating over a decade of specialised surgical training, Vikram's journey included stints at St Vincent’s, St George, and Box Hill Hospital, where he currently holds a position. His focused training in colorectal surgery was guided by the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ).
Vikram possesses a high level of expertise across the spectrum of colorectal surgery. His proficiency encompasses a comprehensive cancer care approach, with a strong emphasis on utilising minimally invasive techniques, both therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy, addressing anorectal ailments, and managing inflammatory bowel disease.
With a reputation that resonates positively among both peers and patients, Vikram's patient-centred philosophy defines his clinical colorectal practice. This approach has significantly contributed to his excellent standing within the medical community and with those under his care.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Colonoscopy (29%)
- Bowel Cancer (16%)
- Bowel Surgery (Colectomy) (11%)
- Colon Cancer (9%)
- Hernia Repair (Keyhole) (6%)
- Others (29%)
Subspecialties
- Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
All conditions and treatments
- Bowel Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Anal Fistula
- Bowel Obstruction
- Anal Fissure
- Haemorrhoids
- Rectal Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Anorectal Disorders
- Colonoscopy
- Bowel Surgery (Colectomy)
- Hernia Repair (Keyhole)
- Appendicectomy
- Bowel Diversion Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Rectal Biopsy
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abdominoperineal Resection
- Anal Cancer Screening
Registered with
AHPRA
No. MED0001206579
Qualifications
MBBS - University of Melbourne, Australia in 2007
FRACS - Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Australia in 2016
CSSANZ - Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand
languages spoken
- English
Location
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Northpark Private Hospital Consulting Suites, Plenty Rd &, Greenhills Rd, Bundoora VIC, Melbourne, Australia, 3083
Northpark Private Hospital Consulting Suites, Plenty Rd &, Greenhills Rd, Bundoora VIC, Melbourne, Australia, 3083
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
50 reviews
5
Vickram is a great surgeon and a Gentleman, great bedside manner, Mr Slick the best!!
5
Professional, knowledgeable, considerate and kind. I felt I was in 'good hands'.
5
Excellent thanks
5
Everything was well explained and I knew exactly what was to be done
5
Good listener and didn't rush thru the consult. Everything he promised he delivered as suggested - i.e. the scans and the follow up phone consult.
5
Vikram rang me on a Sunday after my colorectal surgery to give me a follow up on my pathology report Truely amazing surgeon Would recommend to anyone Now I have yearly colonoscopy and I wouldn’t go anywhere else
5
Felt at ease with him, easy to talk to, great bedside manner. Questions answered clearly. Makes himself available post procedures when needed promptly
5
very polite and friendly
5
Very polite, professional and respectful given the circumstances of my journey. Explained everything in detail that I understood and felt reassured that I was in comfortable hands.
5
Vikram is an extremely professional Doctor happy to answer my questions no matter how trivial. He made me feel very relaxed and I felt very comfortable with him especially as I am an older person
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What are Dr Vikram Balakrishnan's reviews like?
Dr Vikram Balakrishnan's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 50 reviews
What languages does Dr Vikram Balakrishnan speak?
Dr Vikram Balakrishnan speaks English
Where is Dr Vikram Balakrishnan located?
Dr Vikram Balakrishnan primarily practices at Surgical Associates Melbourne, located at Northpark Private Hospital Consulting Suites, Plenty Rd &, Greenhills Rd, Bundoora VIC, Melbourne, Australia, 3083
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