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Balasubramaniam Sivakumar, MD

Balasubramaniam Sivakumar, MD

Surgery, General, Surgical Critical Care

Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5 (110 ratings)

Primary Contact

315-744-1551
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Primary Contact
315-744-1551
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Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Surgery, General
  • Surgical Critical Care

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

St Joseph's Physicians Surgical Services

5100 W Taft Rd
Ste 1C
Liverpool, NY 13088

St Joseph's Physicians Surgical Services
315-744-1551 View Details

St Joseph's Physicians Surgical Services

4301 Medical Center Dr
Ste 301
Fayetteville, NY 13066

315-634-3399 View Details

Conditions Treated

  • General Surgery

Education & Certifications

Education

Residency:
Saint Joseph's Hospital Health Center

Fellowship:
SUNY Upstate University Hospital

Internship:
Mount Vernon Hospital

Medical School:
Osmania Medical College

Board Certifications

Surgical Critical Care, American Board of Surgery Subspecialty Surgical Critical Care

American Board of Surgery

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(110 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

43 Reviews

03/16/2026

Made me very comfortable and confident

03/11/2026

Doctor was great. Still waiting two days later to get the procedure scheduled.

03/11/2026

He is kind and friendly. Appointments are handled quickly and efficiently. I always arrive 15 minutes early. I've never waited more than a few minutes, and I've always been out of the office before my scheduled appointment time.

03/11/2026

Very friendly. Made you feel like family. Clearly went over my medical condition outlining my options. Answered all my questions. I walk away with a great deal of trust in him and his ability to resolve my medical condition.

02/18/2026

Wonderful experience. Explain procedure so I understood. Very good office staff also. Friendly and make you feel at ease. Will recommend to all. I’m

02/11/2026

He made us feel at ease and it was clear that he has ample experience in his profession which gives us peace of mind. After battling these issues for so long, I am grateful to finally have a Dr who is going to try to help me find answers.

01/19/2026

Overall experience with Dr. Kumar was good.

01/19/2026

Great n very personal

01/09/2026

Thank you for your time and expertise!

01/09/2026

Excellent experience, could not have asked for more.

12/17/2025

I rely heavily on Dr Kumar’s expertise and his skill as a surgeon

12/15/2025

Didn’t treat me as an inferior person

12/10/2025

great surgeon ...kind personality

12/10/2025

He helped me with a good strategy to deal with my diverticulitis to avoid surgery yet to know when surgery might be needed. I have every confidence in him as a surgeon.

12/05/2025

The Dr is very precise and caring.

12/03/2025

just a wonderful, experienced physician

10/15/2025

Dr. Fiacco highly recommended him and now I see why. He explained everything in a way that I could understand.

10/13/2025

He was very polite and very friendly explaining everything that I might have to have done

10/01/2025

He is an amazing surgeon & human being. Would refer him to anyone and everyone who may need a surgical procedure

09/15/2025

Doctor Sivakumar is an outstanding Surgeon. He has previously done the surgery on me. He is brilliant, medically, kind, professional, and very caring. I wish all doctors could be like him!

09/03/2025

Appreciate his care and concern.

08/18/2025

The Doctor was very thorough, understanding and a rarity friendly Doctor I have ever met and I have met a lot of good Doctors.

08/18/2025

Dr Kumar is always polite and positive in his interactions with me. He listens well and answers any questions.

08/18/2025

All very good

08/13/2025

It was a great experience for my first visit.

08/06/2025

Very pleased with the service of all the personnel !!!!!!

07/21/2025

Excellent at communicating , skilled and has a very calming way

07/21/2025

After meeting with Dr. Kumar my stress level decreased regarding my concern for a potential life-threatening condition. I was referred to Dr. Kumar by my trusted GP, Dr. Paul Fiacco and found Dr. Kumar to be exactly as described to me. I am extremely pleased and relieved.

07/17/2025

If I could rate Dr. Kumar higher, I would. He is kind, genuine and takes his time explaining everything. I am very fortunate to have him as my Dr.

07/16/2025

Very good experience and advice!

07/14/2025

He has an incredible disposition

07/14/2025

Dr was very helpful Thank You Dr

07/14/2025

He is very friendly & takes time to explain everything & listens to my concerns. He is a pleasure to speak to.

07/09/2025

Enjoyed made you feel good respected you very happy i got him as a doctor

07/08/2025

They r real good at there job. Very nice to me.

07/02/2025

Dr. Kumar takes time and actually includes you in the conversation. He has a welcoming and kind demeanor.

06/18/2025

Awesome experience

06/16/2025

Was the best Dr. appt I have had in forever. No waiting, a very friendly staff and a great Dr. was a very pleasurable experience. I have fear of my upcoming surgery at all 😊

06/16/2025

Dr. Kumar was polite, courteous and explained what was to happen in terms I understood.

06/16/2025

Very pleasant, made feel comfortable. I feel confident in him

06/13/2025

most impressed with Dr. kumar's knowledge, expertise, professionalism and patient/doctor

04/21/2025

I’ve found that everyone who works there has always been very pleasant

04/21/2025

understood all my concerns, answered with full knowledge and caring
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