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Dr. Charles Balette, MD

Family Medicine* Age 63
Dr. Charles Balette, MD
4.2 (35 Ratings)

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Dr. Charles Balette, MD

Family Medicine* Age 63
Covington, LA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Charles Balette, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Covington, LA.

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Dr. Balette graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at Niagara Falls Mem Medical Center.Dr. Charles Balette, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Covington, LA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Balette currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital and Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Balette has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis, Acute Bronchitis and Acute Lower Respiratory Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Balette received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 35 times. Dr. Balette's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balette accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
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Spinal and Postural Screening
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Strep Test
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Thyroid Screening
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Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
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VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
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  • Aetna
  • Assurant Health
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthSmart
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
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Locations

  1. 1 Northshore Family Medicine LLC
    1119 S Tyler St, Covington, LA 70433
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 875-9166

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4.2
Based on 35 Reviews
5 Stars (26)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Nov 23, 2023
I love Dr. Balette's practice. He has Always taken the time to explain and discuss my medical problems with me!! He has always been very thorough in explaining my medications. His staff is also so very considerate, helpful, courteous and friendly! My wait time is usually within 10 minutes, often times less.
Ann Cordell — Nov 23, 2023
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Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Hospital General Del Estado
    1988
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Residency

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  • Niagara Falls Mem Medical Center
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Dr. Balette frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis, Acute Bronchitis and Acute Lower Respiratory Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Charles Balette, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital and Ochsner Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA