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Dr. Scott Balson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 63
Dr. Scott Balson, MD
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Dr. Scott Balson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Gig Harbor, WA.
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Dr. Scott Balson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 63
Gig Harbor, WA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Scott Balson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Gig Harbor, WA.

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Dr. Balson graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at RCRH Family Medicine, Rapid City, SD.Dr. Scott Balson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Gig Harbor, WA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Balson currently practices at MultiCare Gig Harbor Primary Care and are affiliated with MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital and MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. At present, Dr. Balson received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Balson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Balson also speaks Japanese. Dr. Balson is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  1. 1 MultiCare Gig Harbor Primary Care
    4545 Point Fosdick Dr Ste 250, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
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Languages Spoken
Japanese
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
General Medical Practice
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    1989
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice and Geriatric Medicine
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  • RCRH Family Medicine, Rapid City, SD
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Scott Balson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balson's profile.

Dr. Scott Balson, MD is affiliated with MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital and MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Scott Balson, MD holds board certification in Family Practice and Geriatric Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital

    401 15th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA

  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA