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Dr. Octavia Balan, MD

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Dr. Octavia Balan, MD is an Internist in Buffalo, NY.
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Dr. Octavia Balan, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 55
Buffalo, NY
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29 years of experience
Dr. Octavia Balan, MD is an Internist in Buffalo, NY.

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Dr. Balan graduated from Inst de Med, Timisoara in 1995 and completed a residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center.Dr. Octavia Balan, MD is an Internist in Buffalo, NY and has 29 years experience. Dr. Balan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center and Sisters of Charity Hospital. Dr. Balan has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Dehydration and Tobacco Use Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Balan received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Balan's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Balan is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Dehydration
Tobacco Use Disorder
Constipation
Dehydration
Tobacco Use Disorder
Constipation
Dehydration
Tobacco Use Disorder
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Cachexia
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Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Thrush
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Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Alkalosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Aspergillosis
Asthma
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Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Cluster Headache
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cryptococcosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hip Pointer
Histoplasmosis
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Knee Sprain
Lactose Intolerance
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Marijuana Withdrawal
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychogryphosis
Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sarcoidosis
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Sciatica
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trichomoniasis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration

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Locations

  1. 1 Buffalo Medical Group PC
    85 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203
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  2. 2 Kaleida Health
    100 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203
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  3. 3 Sisters of Charity Hospital of Buffalo
    2157 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214
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  4. 4 Buffalo Medical Group
    425 Essjay Rd Ste 170, Buffalo, NY 14221
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Inst de Med, Timisoara
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
    2005
Residency Hospital
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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. Octavia Balan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balan's profile.

Dr. Balan frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Dehydration and Tobacco Use Disorder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Octavia Balan, MD is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center and Sisters of Charity Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Octavia Balan, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Buffalo General Medical Center

    100 High St, Buffalo, NY

  • Sisters of Charity Hospital

    2157 Main St, Buffalo, NY