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Karai Balaji, M.B.B.S.
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About Me
Certified Specialties
Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine
Faculty Appointments
Professor of Clinical Medicine - Department of Medicine, Primary Care Physicians (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Residency, Internal Medicine, Highland Hospital of Rochester. 1994 - 1996
Internship, Internal Medicine, Highland Hospital of Rochester. 1993 - 1994
Internship, Internal Medicine, Gandhi Hospital and Medical College (India). 1985 - 1987
Education
MBBS | Osmania University (India). 1985
Awards
Lawrence A Kohn Senior teaching Fellow. 2021 - 2022
Lawrence A Kohn Senior teaching Fellow. 2021 - 2023
Lawrence A Kohn Senior teaching Fellow. 2014 - 2015
Lawrence A Kohn Senior Teaching Fellow. 2013 - 2014
Fellow of American College of Physicians. 2012
Town of Avon, NY. 2010
Certificate of Excellence for Patient Satisfaction
University of Rochester
2006
Lawrence A Kohn Senior Teaching Fellow.
Publications
Books
"Diagnostic Strategies for Common Medical Problems", second edition (1999)
Chapter: Chapter on Coagulation disorders
Authors: Balaji K, Suchman A.
Publisher: American College of Physicians, 1999
Ratings & Comments
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Patient Comments
Dr. Karai Balaji/Julia NP & all staff have been fantastic! Dr. Nathan Kaplan is the best! Having #2 hip replacement soon.
Feb 28, 2024
Avon Medical has always had the right people at office since my almost 60 yrs.
Feb 28, 2024
Dr. Balaji and his staff are wonderful - it's always a good experience.
Feb 28, 2024
Good experience, as expected!
Feb 22, 2024
Dr. Balaji takes very caring. I called with my symptoms, and he saw me immediately, even though I had not thought it was necessary. He did. He is a wonderful doctor.
Jan 30, 2024
All good
Jan 30, 2024
Dr Balaji is an excellent caring provider who not only shows great concern for me but also for my family . I have great respect for him as a Dr and a person. Excellent listener/communicator.
Jan 26, 2024
I can always be seen in a timely fashion and all of my issues are addressed.
Jan 26, 2024
Caring, compassionate and very knowledgeable.
Jan 26, 2024
[...] Always excellent with this provider. [...]
Jan 25, 2024
Dr. Balaji - excellent physician.
Jan 25, 2024
Always very professional. Discussions & know about appt. I've had so/other providers always received test results that I/have had.
Jan 25, 2024
Dr. Balaji and his staff are outstanding.
Jan 22, 2024
Every one is always caring, kind and knowledgeable. I feel fortunate to be a patient of Dr. Balaji.
Jan 22, 2024
Excellent care. Thank you.
Jan 22, 2024
Dr. Balaji has been my PCP for over 20 years and I can't say enough about his care. He has gotten me through 2 incidents of breast cancer, helped control my blood pressure, and diabetes. Always doing so with a smile and kindness.
Jan 19, 2024
So very fortunate to have Dr. Balaji's expertise.
Jan 18, 2024
Dr. Balaji is always able to fit me in to an appointment . He has been very helpful in caring for me and my family for years. Highly recommend him.
Jan 18, 2024
Dr. Balaji, nurse Catherine and Susan checkout receptionist - all extremely friendly, helpful and genuinely concerned.
Jan 18, 2024
How fortunate I am to have such an understanding physician.
Jan 18, 2024
Love Dr. Balaji.
Jan 17, 2024
..always a good experience at this office.
Jan 13, 2024
Dr. Balaji is always very through when I am there for follow up visits
Jan 13, 2024
Dr.Balaji is always attentive, professional and consultative. Nurse, Catherine, is caring and provides excellent care
Jan 12, 2024
Dr. Balaji is excellent as usual. There was an intern who gathered information and answered my questions who was also professional and did a great job.
Jan 12, 2024
When I leave I feel well treated
Jan 11, 2024
Excellent discussion
Jan 11, 2024
Dr. Balaji. He is the best physician that I have ever had. Very professional, understanding, and always make sure that my health is being treated correctly.
Jan 05, 2024
[...]. Excellent experience each and every time.
Jan 05, 2024
Dr. Balaji is very thorough and professional. He is always on top of test results, health concerns. He is very good at making sure that I understand all aspects of my health and is a great doctor.
Jan 05, 2024
Good
Dec 26, 2023
Keep up the good work
Dec 26, 2023
Wonderful care
Dec 16, 2023
I love Dr Balaji he always cares about his patients and he's so nice to me when I have my visits
Dec 15, 2023
My doctor was excellent in explaining my health issues
Dec 15, 2023
Always the best care from this, my primary care provider.
Dec 14, 2023
Pleasant staff , Doctor Balaji is a great knowledgeable doctor.
Dec 12, 2023
Provider has always been easy to talk to and answers questions promply.
Dec 11, 2023
Dr Balaji is the best! So knowledgeable and really listens. I had my daughter transfer to him after her pediatrician and she thinks he is great too. Very lucky to have him as our doctor.
Dec 09, 2023
He is wonderful
Dec 07, 2023
Best Doctor. [...] is very lucky to have him.
Dec 07, 2023
Dr. Balaji, nursing staff excellent
Dec 07, 2023
I was taken care of with no issues whatsoever
Dec 07, 2023
I feel I m fortunate to have Dr. Balaji as my primary care physician.
Dec 06, 2023
[...]. It's really a great office.
Dec 06, 2023
At this location, Avon, they do a great job. All offices should treat people the way they all do!!
Dec 06, 2023
Excellent
Dec 06, 2023
Excellent.
Dec 06, 2023
Everyone I was in contact with was professional and pleasant.
Dec 06, 2023
Always treated well. Doctor made suggestions for my consideration.
Dec 06, 2023
Have been a long time patient at this facility. Always been treated very professional and respectful.
Oct 16, 2023
Was treated very professional by all.
Oct 16, 2023
They were on top of things. I would definitely recommend them to others. The doctor was thorough
Oct 12, 2023
He was able to explain previous test results and what they showed and how we are taking care of the medical problem
Oct 12, 2023
Everyone in the office were excellent, friendly, approachable and caring
Oct 12, 2023
Kathryn is usually the one takes us back to the exam room. She is very kind and caring. She has a very pleasant personality. Everyone in the office is very nice. We like Dr. Balaji very much. He's very respectful.
Oct 03, 2023
Dr. Balaji is the best! As is his entire team.
Sep 27, 2023
Very compassionate and supportive
Sep 27, 2023
Dr. Balaji is the best doctor ever!
Sep 25, 2023
I always have good experiences with Dr. Balaji. He listens carefully to my questions and concerns and explains everything to my satisfaction.
Sep 22, 2023
Dr. Balaji is as good a provider as I could hope for.
Sep 21, 2023
Along with the provider, nurse care was excellent.
Sep 21, 2023
Everything was great..
Sep 16, 2023
Very good visit
Sep 16, 2023
Doctor & staff always helpful.
Sep 15, 2023
They are all friendly and professional [...].
Sep 13, 2023
Dr Balaji and Avon Medical group has been nothing but Stellar in their service to me. They have always been very helpful with any problems that I have had and I am glad I have them for my Medical care!
Sep 03, 2023
Dr Balaji is always very thorough
Aug 30, 2023
Always a positive experience with Dr. Balaji and Katherine
Aug 28, 2023
Love everyone in the office
Aug 28, 2023
I didn't call my provider but sent an email and my doctor responded! Excellent service!
Aug 26, 2023
I consider my doctor as my commander/director in my care! He selects the other doctors that I have to see. Dr Balaji!
Aug 26, 2023
I trust Dr. Balaji. He has always looked out for the health of me and my family members.
Aug 21, 2023
Always respectful and informative
Aug 09, 2023
[...]. I am very pleased.
Aug 04, 2023
Dr. Balaji is very thorough and professional. He has a very good bedside manner and asks key questions to ensure that everything is as it should be. One of the very best doctors I have ever had.
Aug 04, 2023
Dr. Balaji is the best!
Jul 27, 2023
Dr Balaji is an EXCELLENT physician
Jul 27, 2023
My visits always seem to run smoothly
Jul 22, 2023
Great care show. At this office, this Dr & staff have saved my life, I am sure !!!
Jul 22, 2023
Avon is very lucky to have Dr. Balaji and Dr. Ghosh as their doctors. Both very caring and helpful to everyone.
Jul 18, 2023
Always good.
Jul 18, 2023
I receive excellent care from this office
Jul 16, 2023
Dr. Balaji is an EXCELLENT care provider. He always listens and provides the care that is needed. He also is prepared and aware of your past history so that he is able to follow up. I have total trust and faith in him.
Jul 14, 2023
Great first visit.
Jul 12, 2023
I was able to get my appointment in a very timely manner. I appreciated being able to schedule my appointment online via mychart.
Jul 09, 2023
Saw me quickly.
Jul 09, 2023
I have always had a good experience with Dr. Balaji.
Jun 22, 2023
Dr. B has been my primary for many years and is the absolute best.
Jun 19, 2023
Peace of mind being well cared for
Jun 17, 2023
Continue w / excellant care peace of mine
Jun 17, 2023
30+ years of excellant service
Jun 17, 2023
All UR PERSONNEL A+
Jun 17, 2023
Everything is great.
Jun 16, 2023
Excellent Dr. And staff.
Jun 16, 2023
Dr Balaji is always kind and attentive and cares about my health. Easy to talk to.
Jun 16, 2023
Satisfied with my visit
Jun 16, 2023
Dr. Balaji is an EXCELLENT care provided and a gift to all!!
Jun 13, 2023
He is always very thorough. He does not rush through my appointment.
Jun 01, 2023
Dr. Balaji is a PCP to which all others should look as an example of providing medical care of the "highest order". He always listens to my ideas and concerns and takes them into account. If my ideas are not doable (like if a adding a certain med), he thoroughly explains why it's not a good or even an option for me.
May 25, 2023
I'm very pleased.
May 18, 2023
[...]. I'm very satisfied with the care and concern provided by Dr Balaji and everyone in the office
May 14, 2023
Dr. Balaji. He follows up my health issues closely often talks to me via my chart and listens to me.
Apr 21, 2023
Dr. Karai Balaji, & staff very helpful.
Apr 20, 2023
Everything is good.
Mar 28, 2023
Dr Balaji is very good and is very focused. My wife and I like him a lot.He is peasant and stays on track.
Mar 24, 2023
Dr. Balaji and his staff are always efficient and kind. I consider myself lucky to be under their care.
Mar 15, 2023
My experience was excellent [...]
Mar 14, 2023
I think Dr Balaji's recomendations will in the long run help .
Feb 25, 2023
Dr. Balaji has been my physician for over 20 years - I absolutely think he's an awesome doctor and I truly appreciate the care he has provided over many years.
Feb 23, 2023
Great doctor and staff.
Feb 14, 2023
I am happy with the people and care that I am receiving -
Feb 09, 2023
[...] It was as good as it gets!
Jan 23, 2023
A visit to Dr. Balaji is of utmost professionalism. I'm so glad I'm his patient.
Jan 23, 2023
All good.
Jan 15, 2023
He is very knowledgeable, kind, gentle and patient.
Jan 15, 2023
Awesome
Jan 13, 2023
Excellent experience as always
Jan 12, 2023
[...]...I always seem to have a good experience
Jan 11, 2023
Very good.
Dec 29, 2022
[...] This is a very caring office.
Dec 29, 2022
Very helpful, very satisfied.
Dec 21, 2022
Dr. Balaji showed the appropriate concern for my issue and in his calm way set me up for a CT scan to give us answers for how best to proceed treating me.
Dec 19, 2022
Dr. Balaji is a top notch provider!
Dec 19, 2022
Excellent care as always [...]
Dec 09, 2022
Everything was fine.
Dec 08, 2022
Dr. Balaji [...]very accommodating & courteous.
Dec 07, 2022
Dr. Balaji has been an exemplary primary care physician for me and for our entire family. We could not ask for a better provider. He is attentive, thorough, and understanding
Nov 21, 2022
Dr Balaji is fantastic he listens to what you say and is never condescending Susan is the best at the desk and always so helpful
Nov 12, 2022
All good
Nov 07, 2022
Dr. Balaji has cared for me ever since he came to Avon and has always cared for me In all the best ways I could wish for..He also cared for my husband,[...],in the same way, especially at the time of his death in 2020.
Oct 27, 2022
Dr Balaji, Catherine, June and Susan are the best
Oct 27, 2022
[...], all good!
Oct 27, 2022
The doctor and all of the staff were totally professional as well as friendly.
Oct 27, 2022
I have always had a very good relationship with everyone in the avon medical group
Oct 27, 2022
The dr. himself, goes above and beyond for care. Thank you staff, excellent job!!
Oct 20, 2022
[...], everything was exceptional.
Oct 20, 2022
Would appreciate a call from provider explaining blood work results. Info is given on My Chart but, unless you know what the abbreviations stand for and how it affects you, results are meaningless to the lay person.
Oct 18, 2022
Office is run efficiency
Oct 11, 2022
Dr. Balaji is wonderful!
Sep 28, 2022
Dr. Balaji takes great care of me and my wife and we feel very fortunate to have him.
Sep 28, 2022
Dr. Balaji and his nurse Katherine always go above and beyond. Susan, the check-out nurse goes above and beyond.
Sep 23, 2022
[...] This provider and this medical office are always excellent.
Sep 23, 2022
Dr.Balaji is an EXCELLENT physician. We are so fortunate to have him as our doctor. He always spends as much time with me, as needed.He always answers any questions with excellent responses.
Sep 05, 2022
Everything was great!
Sep 01, 2022
Dr. Balaji is a wonderful doctor!
Aug 30, 2022
Dr. Bilaji is always the same, kind and goes into every detail necessary. Kathy the nurse relayed my concerns promptly. Dr. B reads my chart text quickly, same day, and this is very very helpful. He takes charge of it himself, and is just great like that.
Aug 25, 2022
[...] I was very happy with staff and doctor.
Jul 19, 2022
Dr. Balaji is very responsive and helpful when I used mycare messaging.
Jul 10, 2022
Dr. Balaji, June and Katherine are the BEST!!!!
Jun 30, 2022
Dr. Balaji, Susan, Catherine and June are the best!
Jun 25, 2022
Dr. Balaji is excellent. He cares and knows me well.
Jun 19, 2022
Doctor Balaji deserve special recognition for the care he has given to me for many years
Jun 15, 2022
Dr, was patient and understanding, listened to my concerns, and explained the treatment plan
Jun 13, 2022
Katharine was excellent as was Dr. B as usual
Jun 12, 2022
Dr Balaji is very kind and very thorough. He takes time to ask questions and answers all questions and gives helpful advice
Jun 11, 2022
Dr. Balaji. He is knowledgeable and very compassionate. He is a good listener and cares about his patients.
May 29, 2022
Dr. Balaji has always been VERY conscientious about my husband's and my own healthcare!
May 11, 2022
Recommend to anyone!
May 02, 2022
Dr. Balaji and his staff are very professional.
May 02, 2022
Dr. Balaji is an EXCELLENT physician. He is very thorough, very dedicated, very thoroughIn his care. HE IS A GIFT TO ALL.
Apr 29, 2022
Everything was good. [...].
Apr 26, 2022
Dr. Balaji has always been a wonderful PCP, I can count on his kindness & expertise for anything. I moved to Rochester 10 yrs. ago & have no problem traveling 30 min. to see him for any issue.
Apr 18, 2022
Dr. Balaji was great. There was one minor error in the visit notes in myChart after the visit. I reached out through myChart and asked that be corrected. Dr. Balaji responded quickly. Thank you!
Apr 02, 2022
[...] was very satisfied with the service.
Mar 30, 2022
Dr Balaji is exceptional!! Always Takes the time to listen, explain and cares.
Mar 24, 2022
[...] Dr Balaji and staff are the best
Mar 19, 2022
Dr Balaji and all the staff at Avon Medical Group. All are courteous, pleasant and professional.
Mar 18, 2022
Dr. Balaji . (A very caring dr.)
Mar 17, 2022
Dr Balaji and staff were both very professional, respectfull and accommodating.
Mar 16, 2022
Service was fine
Mar 16, 2022
Dr B is a kind and caring Dr. We are very lucky to have him in Avon
Mar 05, 2022
Dr. Balaji is magnificent
Mar 03, 2022
Dr Balaji himself is the best. His staff is amazing, Cathy, June, Susan, love them
Feb 26, 2022
Stop looking at the computer during most of the visit. I realize that entering the information is essential, but [...] looking at the patient rather than a screen.
Feb 24, 2022
[...] This office provides excellent services
Feb 21, 2022
I think Dr. Balaji always provides excellent care. The nurse (I believe it's Kathryn) was very kind, courteous and efficient.
Feb 21, 2022
Special recognition to Dr. Balaji
Feb 21, 2022
I am completely satisfied with my experience at Avon Internal Medicine. They provide excellent service and care!
Feb 19, 2022
Dr. Balaji always always takes the time to talk with me. I never never feel rushed or unheard. He's a great human being and dr.!
Feb 19, 2022