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Dr. Rick Balestra, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 45
Dr. Rick Balestra, MD
4.9 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Rick Balestra, MD is a Pulmonologist in Portland, OR.
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Dr. Rick Balestra, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 45
Portland, OR
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rick Balestra, MD is a Pulmonologist in Portland, OR.

About

Dr. Balestra graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BUENOS AIRES / FACULTY OF MEDICINE. Dr. Rick Balestra, MD is a Pulmonologist in Portland, OR and has 20 years experience. Dr. Balestra currently practices at The Oregon Clinic and are affiliated with Providence Portland Medical Center. At present, Dr. Balestra received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Balestra's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balestra also speaks Spanish. Dr. Balestra is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Thoracentesis

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Locations

  1. 1 The Oregon Clinic Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine East
    1111 NE 99th Ave, Portland, OR 97220
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 963-3030

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4.9
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Jul 16, 2021
The doctor is very good and knowledgeable very friendly happy to answer questions unfortunately the staff is very rude and disrespectful so you have to deal with them before you even get to see a doctor.
B.Johnson — Jul 16, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF BUENOS AIRES / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    2009
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Stanford University|University of Cincinnati
    2014
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rick Balestra, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balestra's profile.

Dr. Rick Balestra, MD is affiliated with Providence Portland Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Rick Balestra, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Providence Portland Medical Center

    4805 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR