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Dr. Richard Balaban, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 69
Dr. Richard Balaban, MD
3.4 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Balaban, MD is an Internist in Somerville, MA.
Dr. Richard Balaban, MD
3.4 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Balaban, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 69
Somerville, MA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Balaban, MD is an Internist in Somerville, MA.

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Dr. Balaban graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Dr. Richard Balaban, MD is an Internist in Somerville, MA and has 30 years experience. Dr. Balaban currently practices at CHA Broadway Care Center and are affiliated with Cha Cambridge Hospital. At present, Dr. Balaban received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Balaban's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balaban also speaks Creole, French and French Creole. Dr. Balaban accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Constipation
Joint Pain
Tobacco Use Disorder
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Back Pain
Dehydration
Diabetes
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Foot Infection
Gastroptosis
Ingrown Nail
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Sebaceous Cysts
Shortness of Breath
Urinary Incontinence
Vascular Disease
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Diabetes Counseling
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Pap Smear
Wellness Examination

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Locations

  1. 1 CHA Broadway Care Center
    300 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145

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3.4
Based on 7 Reviews
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Sep 16, 2022
Dr Balaban has been my dr for 15 years. He is amazing & intelligent. He & good staff are easy to access whenever you need him. I would never go to another PCP. I am lucky to have him
Mike Brennan — Sep 16, 2022
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Creole
French
French Creole
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    1994
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Balaban, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balaban's profile.

Dr. Richard Balaban, MD is affiliated with Cha Cambridge Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cha Cambridge Hospital

    1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA