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Dr. Carl Balog, MD
Pain Medicine Anesthesiology* Age 65
Dr. Carl Balog, MD
4.4 (166 Ratings)

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Dr. Carl Balog, MD is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiologist in Portland, OR.
Dr. Carl Balog, MD
4.4 (166 Ratings)
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Dr. Carl Balog, MD

Pain Medicine Anesthesiology* Age 65
Portland, OR
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Carl Balog, MD is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiologist in Portland, OR.

About

Dr. Balog graduated from SEMMELWEIS MEDICAL UNIVERSITY in 1988 and completed a residency at University of California San Francisco. Dr. Carl Balog, MD is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiologist in Portland, OR and has 37 years experience. Dr. Balog currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center and Adventist Health Portland. At present, Dr. Balog received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 166 times. Dr. Balog's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balog also speaks Hungarian, Russian, Spanish and Ukrainian. Dr. Balog is board certified in Anesthesiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Back Pain
Brachial Plexopathy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Back Pain
Brachial Plexopathy
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cancer Pain
Cervical Dystonia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative Diseases Affecting Musculoskeletal System
Degenerative Joint Disease in the Shoulder
Degenerative Scoliosis
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fibromyalgia
Headache
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Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Migraine
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Musculoskeletal Pain
Myelopathy
Neck Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pain in Extremities
Pain Killer Addiction
Pain, Intractable
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Phantom Limb Pain
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Radiculopathy
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Sacroiliac Pain Syndrome
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Compression Fracture
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Compression Fractures
Cancer Pain Management
Celiac Plexus Block
Cervical Facet Joint Injection
Cervical Medial Branch Neurotomy
Chemodenervation
Discography
Endovenous Laser Treatment
Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Blocks
Facet Joint Injection
Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
Fluoroscopic-Guided Hip Injection
Interventional Pain Management
Intradiscal Electrothermic Therapy (IDET)
Kyphoplasty
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD)
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Blocks
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Non-Cosmetic Botox® Injection
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Peripheral Nerve Block
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Provocation Discography
Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation
Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Pump Implant
Stem Cell Therapy
Steroid Injection
Supartz® Injection
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Synvisc® Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Vertebroplasty
Vertiflex Superion Interspinous Spacer (ISS)
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • WellPoint
  • Medicare
  • National Preferred Provider Network PPO
  • Indemnity EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
  • Choice PPO
    Aetna
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Pacific Health Alliance PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health Systems
  • Guardian PPO
  • Preferred PSN
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • PacifiCare Health Systems
  • Care 1st Health Plan
  • HealthSmart
  • LifeWise
  • Mutual of Omaha PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • PHCS Network PPO
  • Lincoln
  • National Benefit Plans PPO
  • Tricare PPO
  • Federal Employee Program
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Prudential PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon PPO
  • Travelers PPO
  • Nationwide
  • MetLife PPO
  • Public Employees Health Plan
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Personal Option EPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Principal Financial Group PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Portland Pain and Spine LLC
    9370 SW Greenburg Rd Ste 602, Portland, OR 97223
  2. 2 Barbara A Graham MD PC
    12672 NW Barnes Rd Ste 100, Portland, OR 97229
  3. 3 Compass Pain Clinic Oregon PC
    1410 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97201

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balog
4.4
Based on 166 Reviews
5 Stars (134)
4 Stars (9)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (20)

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Patient Reviews
May 28, 2025
Dr. Balog is an extraordinary pain management doctor who helped me through one of the most challenging periods of my life. After three ankle surgeries left me with entrapped nerves within scar tissue resulting in a nearly unbearable 24x7 chronic nerve pain, I became permanently disabled and unable to work. Dr. Balog explored every possible option—multiple spinal cord nerve stimulators (both DRG and SCS), targeted nerve injections, and carefully managed prescriptions—to give me relief and improve my quality of life. His care was compassionate, skillful, and deeply committed, and literally save my standard of life to what it is today. When I was preparing to move from Oregon to Arizona, Dr. Balog was honest and kind in telling me he had exhausted every tool he had, and encouraged me to seek further help with a new specialist. His integrity, dedication, and willingness to fight for my well-being made a lasting impact with me, and I am forever grateful for the care he provided to me.
— May 28, 2025
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hungarian
Russian
Spanish
Ukrainian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pain Medicine Anesthesiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SEMMELWEIS MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Berkshire Medical Center
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California San Francisco
    1995
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Carl Balog, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balog's profile.

Dr. Carl Balog, MD is affiliated with Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center and Adventist Health Portland.

Yes, Dr. Carl Balog, MD holds board certification in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center

    9205 SW Barnes Rd, Portland, OR

  • Adventist Health Portland

    10123 SE Market St, Portland, OR