Divya Balachandar, MD, FAAP, MS
Specialty
Pediatric Pulmonology
Languages
English
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026
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Very knowledgeable and caring doctor.
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026
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She is an excellent doctor and very good with my daughter. I appreciate that she is very responsive and is a good listener and patiently answers questions/concerns.
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026
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She is simply amazing. Dr. Balachandar is knowledgeable, personable, and compassionate. I couldn't ask for a better pediatric pulmonologist.
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
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Dr Balachandar is wonderful, kind, and just plain amazing with my daughter. I would definitely recommend her!
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
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She is very helpful and professional doctor . She has always came back to my email or question with very prompt reply during getting treatment for my children treatment
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About Divya Balachandar, MD, FAAP, MS
Dr. Divya Balachandar is a board certified pediatric pulmonologist. She cares for children with respiratory conditions including asthma and chronic cough. She completed training at SUNY Downstate, Children's National Medical Center, and Montefiore.Philosophy of care
Dr. Balachandar partners with families through clear communication and supportive care.Gender
Female
Board certifications
American Board of Pediatrics
Licenses
NY, 271672
Network Name
ProHealth
NPI
1528225513
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- Aetna
- Affinity
- Anthem BCBS
- CHN
- Centivo
- Cigna
- Coventry
- EmblemHealth
- First Health
- Humana
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- NYSHIP
- Northwell Direct
- Oscar
- Oxford
- TRICARE
- UHC
- UMR
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Education
Medical School
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State University of New York - Downstate Medical Center
Residency
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Childrens National Medical Center
Fellowship
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The Children's Hospital at Montefiore
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