He honors several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Amerigroup Star, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold. After completing medical school at Thanjavur Medical College, Dr. Balaguru performed his residency at NYU Langone Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Madras Medical College. He has received distinctions including Fellow of the year (NYU Med Ctr); Member of Royal Coll of Phys, London(UK); and Faculty 2003. Dean's Excellence in Teaching Award, Univ. Texas Houston Medical School. He offers interpreting services for his patients. Dr. Balaguru's hospital/clinic affiliations include Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, the University of Texas (UT) Physicians, and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital. New patients are welcome to contact his office for an appointment.