
Dr. Dewey Philip Ballard MD
Internist
3126 Jackson Suite 200 Joplin MO, 64804About
Dr. Dewey Ballard is an internist practicing in Joplin, MO. Dr. Ballard specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Ballard provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1974
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Dr. Sandip J Naik MD1102 W 32ND ST JOPLIN MO 64804
- Dr. Erin Elizabeth Kern D.O.1636 S MADISON ST WEBB CITY MO 64870
- Dr. Geoffrey Glen Graham D.O.1102 W 32nd St Joplin MO 64804
- Dr. Larry G Barnes MD336 S Jefferson Neosho MO 64850
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