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Dr. Tara Balija, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 47
Dr. Tara Balija, MD
4.8 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Tara Balija, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Tara Balija, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 47
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Tara Balija, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Balija graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2008 and completed a residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Tara Balija, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in New York, NY and has 17 years experience. Dr. Balija currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center. Dr. Balija has experience treating conditions like Male Breast Carcinoma, Breast Carcinoma and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Balija received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Balija's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balija also speaks Spanish. Dr. Balija is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Enter a condition or procedure
Male Breast Carcinoma
Breast Carcinoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Male Breast Carcinoma
Breast Carcinoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Male Breast Carcinoma
Breast Carcinoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Breast Lump
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Breast Cancer
Gynecomastia
Lobular Carcinoma
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Excision of Breast Tumor
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia
Atypical Lobular Hyperplasia
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
BRCA1 Gene Mutation Carrier
BRCA2 Gene Mutation Carrier
Breast Cancer Recurrence
Breast Diseases
Breast Duct Papilloma
Breast Fibroadenoma
Cancer
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Family History of Breast Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Increased Risk to Develop Breast Cancer
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Lip Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS)
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Plasma Cell Leukemia
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Breast Cancer Surgery
Breast Needle Localization
Breast Surgical Procedure
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Total or Simple Mastectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Prism Blue Priority EPO
  • Oxford Health Plans
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  • Choice Care PPO
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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    Regional Pref Network HMO+
    Regional Pref Network POS+
    Local Value Network PPO
  • Emblem Health
    GHI PPO
    Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna
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    Direct Access
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    Oxford Liberty
    United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Mount Sinai West Breast Surgery
    787 11th Ave Fl 7, New York, NY 10019
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balija
4.8
Based on 17 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
Nov 18, 2024
I recently was referred to Dr Balija as there was something going on with my breast. It required surgery, which I was terrified of to say the least. She was, kind, patient, understanding and put me at ease while simultaneously being very thorough. She answered my many, many questions thoughtfully and professionally. Her staff is also outstanding, particularly Justine, who put me at ease and helped communicate several times during my procedure. It’s not a situation anyone wants but at least rest assured you’re in great hands with Dr. Balija.
JS — Nov 18, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Surgical Oncology
Breast Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    2014
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Rutgers - Cancer Institute of New Jersey
    2015
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tara Balija, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balija's profile.

Dr. Balija frequently treats the following conditions: Male Breast Carcinoma, Breast Carcinoma and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Tara Balija, MD is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Tara Balija, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ