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Dr. Richard Balter, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine* Age 72
Dr. Richard Balter, MD
4.3 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Balter, MD is a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Internist in Port Jefferson Station, NY.
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Dr. Richard Balter, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine* Age 72
Port Jefferson Station, NY
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Balter, MD is a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Internist in Port Jefferson Station, NY.

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Dr. Balter graduated from New York University. Dr. Richard Balter, MD is a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Internist in Port Jefferson Station, NY and has 47 years experience. Dr. Balter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St Charles Hospital. At present, Dr. Balter received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Balter's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balter is board certified in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Port Jefferson Internal Medicine Assoc.
    5225 Route 347 Ste 15, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 331-1000
  2. 2 Office
    5225 Nesconset Hwy Ste 15, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 642-0183
  3. 3 Catholic Home Care
    110 Bi County Blvd Ste 114, Farmingdale, NY 11735
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 828-7414

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Apr 11, 2019
Dr. Balter is a very thorough physician. He spends time with his patients and is always comforting
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Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Education

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  • New York University
    1978
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  • Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Balter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balter's profile.

Dr. Richard Balter, MD is affiliated with St Charles Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Balter, MD holds board certification in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St Charles Hospital

    200 Belle Terre Rd, Port Jefferson, NY