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Dr. Richard B Balaban M.D., Internist
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Dr. Richard B Balaban M.D.

Internist

3/5(7)
Somerville Primary Care 26 Central Street Somerville MA, 02143
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3/5

About

Dr. Richard Balaban is an internist practicing in Somerville, MA. Dr. Balaban 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. Balaban 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

Mechanical Engineering 1994

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Back Pain
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Richard B Balaban M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At Somerville Primary Care 26 Central Street

Somerville Primary Care 26 Central Street -
Somerville, MA 02143
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New patients: 617-591-6300

Practice At 236 Highland Ave

236 Highland Ave -
Somerville, MA 02143
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New patients: 617-591-4720, 617-591-6300

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Patient Experience with Dr. Balaban


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Dr. Richard B Balaban M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 7 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist 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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