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Dr. Phillip Balk M.D.

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

5/5(2)
116 Oak Park Pl Pittsburgh PA, 15243
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Dr. Phillip Balk is a rheumatologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Balk specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Balk treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

Education and Training

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1959

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116 Oak Park Pl -
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
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Dr. Phillip Balk M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist 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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