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Dr. Debra Balkman, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 48
Dr. Debra Balkman, MD
4.1 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Debra Balkman, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Clearwater, FL.
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Dr. Debra Balkman, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 48
Clearwater, FL
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Debra Balkman, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Clearwater, FL.

About

Dr. Balkman graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine. Dr. Debra Balkman, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Clearwater, FL and has 21 years experience. Dr. Balkman currently practices at Optum-Clearwater. At present, Dr. Balkman received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Balkman's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balkman is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  • Choice Plus POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Optum-Clearwater
    2730 N McMullen Booth Rd Ste 201, Clearwater, FL 33761
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  2. 2 Optum-Clearwater Medical Group
    2730 N McMullen Booth Rd Ste 201, Clearwater, FL 33761
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  3. 3 Jsa Medical Group
    5130 Sunforest Dr Ste 300, Tampa, FL 33634
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4.1
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Nov 06, 2024
My first visit was last week with Dr. Balkman, I knew right away she was the doctor for me, and so excited to be under her care. Linda Lopedito
Linda Lopedito — Nov 06, 2024
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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
Family Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine
    2003
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  • Family Practice
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Yes, Dr. Debra Balkman, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.