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Dr. Michael Balch, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 74
Dr. Michael Balch, MD
3.2 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Balch, MD is an Internist in Plainview, TX.
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Dr. Michael Balch, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 74
Plainview, TX
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48 years of experience
Dr. Michael Balch, MD is an Internist in Plainview, TX.

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Dr. Balch graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Michael Balch, MD is an Internist in Plainview, TX and has 48 years experience. Dr. Balch currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Covenant Hospital Plainview and Winkler County Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Balch received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Balch's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Balch is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Covenant Hospital Plainview
    2601 Dimmitt Rd, Plainview, TX 79072
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Oct 28, 2021
Went to Emergency with sharp pain on arm and chest Dr Bolch was an Angel he sent me immediately to Lubbock and had an intervention on my heart so I really thank this great Dr he really knew what he was doing and I really appreciate and give him thanks !! Thankyou with all my heart am still alive !!
— Oct 28, 2021
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Internal Medicine
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Education

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  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    1976
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  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Balch, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balch's profile.

Dr. Michael Balch, MD is affiliated with Covenant Hospital Plainview and Winkler County Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Balch, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Covenant Hospital Plainview

    2601 Dimmitt Rd, Plainview, TX

  • Winkler County Memorial Hospital

    821 Jeffee Dr, Kermit, TX