CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSKarai Balaji, M.B.B.S.Contact InformationPhone NumbersAppointment: (585) 226-2640Office: (585) 226-2640Fax: (585) 226-2206A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentNot Accepting New PatientsLocationsAvon Medical Group470 Collins StAvon, NY 14414Faculty AppointmentsAssociate Professor of Clinical Medicine - Department of Medicine , Primary Care Physicians (SMD) Patient Care SettingPrimary CareBiographyDr. Balaji is a graduate of Gandhi Medical College, Osmania University, India. He spent 5 years in England completing his postgraduate training and then completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at Highland Hospital. Dr Balaji served as Chief Resident in the Internal Medicine Program at Highland Hospital until 1996. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and is a clinical Associate Professor at the University of Rochester School of Medicine where he is actively involved in teaching. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. His interests include treating diabetes, hypertension, and preventative care. During his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, traveling, reading and golf.CredentialsEducation1985MBBS | Osmania University (India)Post-doctoral Training & Residency06/01/1994 - 06/26/1996Residency in Internal Medicine at Highland Hospital of Rochester06/28/1993 - 05/31/1994Internship in Internal Medicine at Highland Hospital of Rochester12/01/1985 - 07/30/1987Internship in Internal Medicine at Gandhi Hospital and Medical College (India)VIEW ALL expand_moreAwards2013 - 2014Lawrence A Kohn Senior Teaching Fellow2012Fellow of American College of Physicians2010Town of Avon, NYSponsor: Chamber of Commerce Honoree2006Certificate of Excellence for Patient Satisfaction University of RochesterVIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal ArticlesDhakal M, Balaji K, Chen S, Monk R, and Suchman A. (awaiting submission to a national journal). "Hypertensive Medication Prescribing in Primary Care Practice.".Books & Chapters1999 Chapter Title: Chapter on Coagulation disorders Book Title: "Diagnostic Strategies for Common Medical Problems", second edition Author List: Balaji K, Suchman A. Published By: American College of Physicians, 1999VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSClose WindowSchedule an appointment with Karai Balaji, M.B.B.S.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. This website is not intended for emergency care.Have you seen this provider in the last 2 years?YesNoExisting Patient Schedule or request a follow up appointment online through MyChart. If you do not have a MyChart account, please close this window and call the appointment phone number. Karai Balaji, M.B.B.S. is currently scheduling for the following appointment type(s): Our policy does not permit patients to establish care with multiple providers within the same practice or specialty without prior approval. If you choose a new provider in the same office, we will cancel the appointment. Please contact the office directly with questions on this policy.