Gerard A. Ballanco M.D.?
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Gerard A. Ballanco M.D.

Radiologist | Diagnostic Radiology

4/5(3)
539 E Prudhomme St Opelousas LA, 70570
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Dr. Gerard Ballanco is a radiologist practicing in Opelousas, LA. Dr. Ballanco specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.

Education and Training

La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 2001

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2001

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 16 years of experience

Gerard A. Ballanco M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 539 E Prudhomme St

539 E Prudhomme St -
Opelousas, LA 70570
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New patients: 337-943-7128, 337-942-6883, 337-948-5119
Fax: 337-942-6830

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Gerard A. Ballanco M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Radiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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