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Dr. Rula Balluz, MD

Pediatric Cardiology* Age 62
Dr. Rula Balluz, MD
5.0 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Rula Balluz, MD

Pediatric Cardiology* Age 62
Phila, PA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Rula Balluz, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Phila, PA.

About

Dr. Rula Balluz, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Phila, PA. Dr. Balluz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Akron General, Avon Hospital at Richard E. Jacobs Campus, Cleveland Clinic, Hillcrest Hospital, Ashtabula County Medical Center, Aultman Orrville Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Reading Hospital and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Dr. Balluz has experience treating conditions like Congenital Heart Defects, Ventricular Septal Defect and Atrial Septal Defect among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Balluz received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Balluz's office accepts new patients. Dr. Balluz also speaks Arabic. Dr. Balluz is board certified in Adult Congenital Heart Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

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Congenital Heart Defects
Ventricular Septal Defect
Atrial Septal Defect
Congenital Heart Defects
Ventricular Septal Defect
Atrial Septal Defect
Aortic Stenosis
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Chest Pain
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Shortness of Breath
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Tetralogy of Fallot
Tricuspid Valve Atresia
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acne
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Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
ADHD and-or ADD
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Ataxia
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Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Bacterial Sepsis
Bronchiolitis
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Celiac Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries (CCTGA)
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Cystic Fibrosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diaper Rash
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dyslipidemia
Ear Ache
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Ebstein's Anomaly
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Eisenmenger's Complex
Emphysema
Fever
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Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Headache
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Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Joint Pain
Kawasaki Disease
Lipid Disorders
Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscle Weakness
Nausea
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Newborn Hypoxemia
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Obesity
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Orthostatic Hypotension
Osteopenia
Overweight
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pharyngitis
Pneumonia
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Strep Throat
Systolic Heart Failure
Tension Headache
Third Degree Heart Block
Transposition of Great Arteries
Truncus Arteriosus
Velocardiofacial Syndrome
Vertigo
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Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Circumcision
Coronary Angiogram
Diabetes Counseling
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Immunization Administration
Nuclear Stress Testing
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Coventry Health Care
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Veteran Health Services
  • Preferred Care Partners
  • Univera Healthcare
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York
  • Fidelis Care
  • WellCare
  • Tricare
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Aetna
  • YourCare Child Health Plus
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Preferred-OH EPO
  • POMCO Group
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Independent Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • NovaNet

Locations

  1. 1 St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
    160 E Erie Ave, Phila, PA 19134
  2. 2 Office
    500 York Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046
  3. 3 Cleveland Clinic
    9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195
  4. 4 CCF-Twinsburg Ambulatory Pharmacy
    8701 Darrow Rd, Twinsburg, OH 44087
  5. 5 Childrens Hospital Physician Associate
    970 E Washington St, Medina, OH 44256

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Jun 02, 2021
Dr. Balluz is the best doctor I have ever encountered from the first encounter to the very end was only but above and beyond what any others have or will ever do. She is very knowledgeable and can explain ways to make you feel comfortable in any circumstance.
Mirage — Jun 02, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatrics
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatrics
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • American University of Beirut
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Tennessee
    1993
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rula Balluz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balluz's profile.

Dr. Balluz frequently treats the following conditions: Congenital Heart Defects, Ventricular Septal Defect and Atrial Septal Defect. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rula Balluz, MD is affiliated with Akron General, Avon Hospital at Richard E. Jacobs Campus, Cleveland Clinic, Hillcrest Hospital, Ashtabula County Medical Center, Aultman Orrville Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Reading Hospital and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.

Yes, Dr. Rula Balluz, MD holds board certification in Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Akron General

    1 Akron General Ave, Akron, OH

  • Avon Hospital at Richard E. Jacobs Campus

    33300 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Avon, OH

  • Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH

  • Hillcrest Hospital

    6780 Mayfield Rd, Mayfield Heights, OH

  • Ashtabula County Medical Center

    2420 Lake Ave, Ashtabula, OH

  • Aultman Orrville Hospital

    832 S Main St, Orrville, OH

  • Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

    565 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY

  • Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital

    1540 Maple Rd, Williamsville, NY

  • Reading Hospital

    420 S 5th Ave, Reading, PA

  • St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

    160 W Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA