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Appathurai Balamurugan, M.D., M.P.H. Family Medicine Physician

Overview

Area of Expertise
Primary Care
Patient Type
Adults
Language
English
3.8 out of 5
64 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
7 comments

Primary Appointment Location

UAMS Medical Center
4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-8000
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Make an Appointment With Dr. Balamurugan

This provider is not currently accepting new patients.

Existing patients can either request an appointment online through UAMS MyChart, contact the clinic directly or call the main UAMS appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

About Dr. Balamurugan

Dr. Balamurugan (or Dr. Bala, as he prefers to be called) is a board-certified family physician, an epidemiologist, and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer at the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). He joined the DFPM as an adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in 2013 and precepts residents and medical students in the FMC. He obtained his medical degree from India and completed his Family Medicine residency at our program, where he was a chief resident. He obtained his Master of Public Health with an emphasis in Epidemiology from the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. He further obtained his Doctorate in Public Health with an emphasis in Health Policy and Epidemiology from UAMS. Besides serving as the ADH Deputy Chief Medical Officer, he is also the State Chronic Disease Director, overseeing and providing medical guidance to chronic disease programs such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, nutrition and physical activity across the state through the ADH’s local health units. Additionally, he serves as an adjunct Associate Professor at the Department of Epidemiology in the UAMS College of Public Health. He is widely published both in national and international journals and has obtained numerous awards for his work. These include the Director’s Science Award for his contribution to the ADH, the Chronic Disease Champion by the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors, and the Physician Volunteer of the Year award for his work at the Harmony Health Clinic, which serves the uninsured and underinsured residents of central Arkansas. Dr. Bala also is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of the Arkansas Medical Society.

Dr. Balamurugan's Areas of Expertise

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Primary Care

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Dr. Balamurugan's Academic Background

Academic Appointments

Family and Preventive Medicine
Associate Professor

Education

Medical School
The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Masters
Tulane University
Master of Public Health
Residency
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Family Medicine
Doctorate
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)

Locations Where Dr. Balamurugan Practices

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UAMS Medical Center Primary Location

4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-8000
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Patient Ratings & Reviews

Average Ratings

Explained Things Clearly
0.0 out of 5
Listened Carefully
4.0 out of 5
Knew Important Medical History
3.3 out of 5
Gave Enough Information about Health and Treatment
3.8 out of 5
Trust Provider
3.9 out of 5
Recommend Provider
4.0 out of 5

Overall: 3.8 out of 5

(64 Ratings, 7 Comments)

Individual Reviews

5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Alexa Martin is a fine young doctor. She listens and cares about her patients.She is truthful with you as well as letting you know she only has your best interest at heart. She lets her patients know without getting overly personally involved with them. She as well as your nursing staff is strictly professional. That's the reason I have encouraged members of my family and friends to come to UAMS facilities since [30 YEARS+]. Although we have noticably lost quite a few fine doctors in the past couple of years, I hope the Administration start doing what is necessary to prevent this high turnover in the medical staff of these facilities. Low moral is not only felt by staff but also patient. It has also been observed that the current Administration does not appear to be as " patient friendly" as the later.

Date

Sep 3, 2019
3 out of 5

Comment

Yes, I like my Dr. Balamurugan and she listened to me, and I think that she's very good and I just like her, she's a very good doctor.

Date

Aug 6, 2019
5 out of 5

Comment

Doctor was attentive and was very helpful. Would recommend her to anyone. Positive encounter.

Date

Jul 2, 2019
2 out of 5

Comment

When u call for a referral u could have it did before 3to 4 days.

Date

Apr 30, 2019
4 out of 5

Comment

Couple things.... 1.) e-signin process...did everything online day before then arrived and used kiosk, but watched about 6 people come in and sign in with receptionist after me and ALl of them were called before I was! 2.) shortage of providers? - why does it take 3-6 months to get appt if not made by Doctor? I have one in [MONTH] at Internal Medicine Dept and started trying to get appt. [6 MONTHS AGO]!

Date

Mar 5, 2019
5 out of 5

Comment

I was in a car wreck and told to go to the employee walk in clinic. Then sent to employee health. Then sent back to employee walk in clinic. Finally I was treated like it was my fault by the front desk for not clearly stating that I needed to be in the walk in clinic. Maybe she should actually work and check the schedule and ask my name instead of making me work and walk around after I'm hurt in an accident. Doctors and nurse were great. Front desk needs work. Obviously.

Date

Feb 26, 2019

Make an Appointment With Dr. Balamurugan

This provider is not currently accepting new patients.

Existing patients can either request an appointment online through UAMS MyChart, contact the clinic directly or call the main UAMS appointment line at (501) 686-8000.