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Dr. Bala Shanmugam, MD

Dr. Bala Shanmugam, MD

Internal Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Bala Shanmugam, MD is an internist in Bristol, CT and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal University in 2000. He is affiliated with Bristol Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Bristol Health Primary Care & Infectious Disease

923 Farmington Ave Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 314-6000

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Shanmugam specializes in the areas of Infectious Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Shanmugam's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shanmugam

3.9

32 ratings, 21 with a written review
5 Star
66%
66%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
22%
22%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Veeran Shanmugam (his son) – Feb 27, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
Helpful
Jun 19, 2024
A response on behalf of Bristol Health:We are...Read More
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
James Nocera – Jun 05, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Christina s. – May 22, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
John C. – Apr 19, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 18, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Apr 04, 2024
A response on behalf of Bristol Health:Thank you...Read More
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mike Adams – Mar 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Feb 14, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Barbara Spinelli – Jan 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Jan 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Valerie J Gayer – Nov 18, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mike Adams – Aug 26, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Stan A – Aug 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 01, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Si – Feb 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Paula J Kanenberg – May 22, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 03, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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william dwyer – Sep 26, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
15 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bristol – Mar 26, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Shanmugam is board-certified in Internal medicine and Infectious disease. He received his medical degree from Kasturba Medical College in India, did residency training in England before completing his Internal Medicine residency at Bridgeport...read more

biography

Dr. Shanmugam is board-certified in Internal medicine and Infectious disease. He received his medical degree from Kasturba Medical College in India, did residency training in England before completing his Internal Medicine residency at Bridgeport...read more

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal University

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Infectious Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Bristol Health Primary Care & Infectious Disease

Bristol Health Primary Care & Infectious Disease923 Farmington Ave Bristol, CT 06010
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Bristol Hospital

    41 Brewster Rd
    Bristol, CT 06010

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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