Dr. Michael W Balfe M.D.
Family Practitioner
700 Lilly Rd NE Olympia WA, 98506About
Dr. Michael Balfe is a family practitioner practicing in Olympia, WA. Dr. Balfe specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Balfe possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or 1981
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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