Vidya Balakrishnan, PA-C

Physician Assistant

At a glance

4.98 stars (52 reviews)

100% are satisfied with this provider ·

Accepts 99+ insurances

Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·

Works at Circle Medical

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Speaks English

4.98

52 reviews

Bedside manner

5.0

Wait time

5.0

Recent reviews

She actually listens to understand, not just to respond! Very professional through the zoom meeting and on the phone. I will recommend her to everybody!

March 2, 2023Jamie S.Verified patientVideo visit

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Cigna

Medicare

UnitedHealthcare

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BlueCross BlueShield

Cigna

Medicare

Popular visit reasons

Allergy Consultation

Annual Physical

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Illness

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More about Vidya Balakrishnan, PA-C

*Please note: Circle Medical is unable to see patients who are on a Medicaid or MediCal insurance plan, as it could result in you losing your insurance coverage. If after booking with us it is found that you have a plan that is part of Medicaid or MediCal, your appointment will be cancelled.* I cannot think of a greater privilege than being able to empower my patients to be an active vessel of change in their own health and longevity and getting to witness the positive after effects. I love teaching my patients about illness prevention and helping them to intricately understand disease pathology. On any given day, I believe I can learn as much from my patients as I can teach them and I love building patient-provider relationships over time. I am passionate about increasing healthcare access via telemedicine, periodic health screening exams, preventative care, evidence based medicine, patient education and eliminating healthcare disparities. As a primary care provider, my foremost goal is to help my patients take an active role in their own health. I believe in careful listening, open communication and making sure my patient's most pressing concerns are addressed. This is especially important when I meet a new patient but something I will continue to prioritize as a patient-provider rapport develops over time. I strongly believe in increasing health literacy across all patient populations and actively involving my patients in their treatment plans bolstered by evidence based medicine. This is increasingly important in this digital age of instant access to a wealth of information, where fact and faux at times coexist in a single sphere. I completed my BA in Public Health and Psychology at UC Berkeley and my Master's in Physician Assistant Studies at Samuel Merritt University, Oakland CA. I have worked in many diverse healthcare settings including Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Occupational Medicine and Addiction Psychiatry. I hope to never stop learning.

Education & experience

Education

Samuel Merritt University, Master's in Physician Assistant Studies

University of California, Berkeley (Bachelor's)

Practice

Circle Medical

Certifications

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1194208405

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