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Melinda Bautista Balarbar, MD

Family Medicine

Accepts New Patients
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About Melinda Bautista Balarbar, MD

Treating the entire family of all ages, and sports medicine. I am married with three children, enjoy piano, outside sports and family time. Dr. Balarbar takes appointments all day on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday mornings and Thursdays mornings.

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Ages SeenChildren (ages 3-11), Newborns (0-28 days), Geriatrics, Adults, Adolescents (ages 12-18), Children (3-11), Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Aetna - Choice POS II
Aetna - Elect Choice
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Access HMO
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Access Select
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Aetna - QPOS
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Select SM
Aetna - US Access
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
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Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
Cigna - EPO
Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - Great West Open Access PPO-Open Access
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - Great West PPO
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - HMO
Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
Cigna - LocalPlus
Cigna - Network
Cigna - Network Open Access
Cigna - Network POS
Cigna - Open Access Plus
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - POS
Cigna - POS Open Access
Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Advantage Dual SNP (HMO SNP)
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FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
Accepts New Patients
Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
Accepts New Patients
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
Accepts New Patients
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
Accepts New Patients
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Humana - ChoiceCare
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Accepts New Patients
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
Accepts New Patients
Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans
Humana - National POS
Imagine Health - EPN
Accepts New Patients
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Accepts New Patients
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Accepts New Patients
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
Accepts New Patients
Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
Accepts New Patients
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Accepts New Patients
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Accepts New Patients
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
Accepts New Patients
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Accepts New Patients
Superior Health Plan - CHIP
Superior Health Plan - CHIP Perinate
Superior Health Plan - Foster Care
Superior Health Plan - STAR
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Accepts New Patients
Superior - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
Accepts New Patients
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Accepts New Patients
Superior - CHIP
Superior - CHIP Perinate
Superior - Foster Care
Superior - STAR
Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
TriWest - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Charter POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Core EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Core HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - NexusACO R
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - PPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Background

Education
  • Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1997)
  • Internship: Family Practice, University of Kansas Medical Center (1998)
  • Residency: Family Practice, University of Kansas Medical Center (2000)
Certifications
  • Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare. As part of that vision, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit.To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, Melinda Bautista Balarbar, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (134) for Melinda Bautista Balarbar, MD

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Jul 13, 2023
I have been seeing Dr. Balarbar for years & always trust her completely. She is very knowledgeable & has always put me on the correct path of care.
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Jul 8, 2023
Excellent comprehensive review
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Jul 8, 2023
Very good
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Jul 4, 2023
Very caring, listens,Good bedside manner.
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Jul 2, 2023
Always on time.
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Jul 2, 2023
She was attentive, listened to what I was saying, and supplied complete and satisfactory answers to my questions. Most importantly, she did made me feel comfortable.
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Jun 29, 2023
Very easy to talk
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Jun 28, 2023
Dr Balabar is the best provider I've had in my 49 yrs. I absolutely love her, my wife and two best friends agree! She's caring, spends adequate time, and is not judging or shaming. I'm lucky to have found her!
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Jun 28, 2023
Dr. Balarbar takes the time to listen and cares about her patients
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Jun 27, 2023
Very personable
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Jun 27, 2023
Dr Balabar takes the time to listen and talk through any concerns. She cares about her patient.
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Jun 23, 2023
Dr Balarbar is great ! She's very caring and I feel she takes care of all aspects of my health.
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Jun 20, 2023
Dr. Malinda took the time to ask me about my issues and concerns. I felt free to talk to her because of her friendly approach.
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Jun 9, 2023
Love their professionalism. I was very very impressed that my doctor actually asked me what I would like to talk about and I don't remember the last time I was given the opportunity to explain what's going on with my body right up front. That right there let me know that she really cares about her patients.
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Jun 9, 2023
Dr Balarbar is very caring, an excellent physician. I make my appointments six months in advance,if not, I would never get to see her. She has been my doctor for a long time. When(If) I am ill, I can never get appointment.
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Jun 9, 2023
Dr Balarbar is so knowledgeable and able to monitor all my different concerns especially after receiving a liver and kidney transplant. She is a good listener and I feel she is always wanting the best for me!
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Jun 9, 2023
She is always very friendly and helpful
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Jun 9, 2023
Excellent!!
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Jun 9, 2023
Dr. Balabar was extraordinary attentive, kind and addressed all my questions.
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Jun 9, 2023
She has been our Doctor from the day she started at her job and she is one of the best Doctor's I have ever had!!!!!@!!!@
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Jun 8, 2023
She is very informative and keeps my health in check. She takes her time with me.
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Jun 8, 2023
Takes time to talk and listen to her patients
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Jun 6, 2023
My Doctor a long time so history of success.
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Jun 6, 2023
Dr. B is the best!!!!
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Jun 1, 2023
She's the best!!!
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May 31, 2023
Dr. Is always caring and thoughtful, she has helped improve my overall health! I appreciate her thorough questioning and direction to keep me in the best health.
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May 31, 2023
Super friendly and approachable. Enjoyed her demeanor, felt like she took a lot of time with me and I didn't feel rushed. Very calm demeanor.
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May 30, 2023
Dr. Balarbar was attentive and personable. She wrote some things in the notes that I wish she would have talked to me about.
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May 30, 2023
Easy to talk to. Made me feel very comfortable. I avoid going to the doctor my whole life and now over 40 my wife is pressuring to have yearly wellness exams. I had a great experience and am happy to have found a great Doctor to monitor my health.
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May 26, 2023
She is very helpful and takes the time to talk with you about your issues.
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May 25, 2023
She is an excellent, caring doctor. Just wish she wasn't so busy
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May 23, 2023
My visit at the flower mound BSW facility was amazing. Entire staff got me in and out within a 30 min time frame. That's a full physical as well as blood work. An excellent experience with Dr.Balarbar and her staff. Great job BSW
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May 19, 2023
Always a pleasant and informative visit
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May 18, 2023
Dr, Balarbar is personable and caring.
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May 16, 2023
She makes me feel included in the decisions around my care
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May 16, 2023
Very attentive.
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May 9, 2023
Dr. Balarbar is the most caring physician I've ever had. She listens and is easy to talk to provides excellent care for my health.
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May 6, 2023
Dr. B took a lot of time with me and seemed to genuinely care. I love her!
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May 5, 2023
Dr Balarbar always has time to answer questions and I never feel like I'm being rushed
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May 4, 2023
Very thorough and knowledgeable
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May 4, 2023
Knowledgeable, kind, respectful
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May 3, 2023
This doctor takes time to listen & check my understanding
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May 3, 2023
Dr. Balarbar is a doctor who cares about her patients.
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May 2, 2023
Dr. Balarbar is such a wonderful doctor. She listens to my symptoms and takes such good care of me. The office staff is amazing. Since my appointment was short, they were able to get me in very quickly. Dr. Balarbar is the best G.P. Doctor I have ever had.
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May 2, 2023
Dr B is a listener and really cares about my well being.
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May 2, 2023
She is always prompt on timely visits............She handles our personal medical needs and we are well satisfied.........best I can do
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Apr 30, 2023
Dr. Balarbar is friendly and she is willing to answer my questions.
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Apr 29, 2023
Very good care
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Apr 28, 2023
She speaks frankly and takes her time with me. I never get the sense she is rushing.
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Apr 28, 2023
Dr. Balarbar always takes time to ask me if I have any health concerns or questions.
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Apr 28, 2023
Melinda Balarbar has served me well for many years. She's patient and kind.
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Apr 27, 2023
Dr. Balarbar is the best physician I have ever had. She is extremely thorough, kind and so knowledgeable. She listens and logically and scientifically develops a medical plan to keep me healthy. She's a fantastic physician!
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Apr 27, 2023
This was probably the best office experience I have had with her.
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Apr 27, 2023
She listens to me and answers my questions.
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Apr 26, 2023
A physician that always goes above and beyond for her patients.
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Apr 21, 2023
Knowledgeable yet personable!
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Apr 20, 2023
I like that she is efficient yet talks to you. You don't feel rushed. She treats you like a person, not a commodity.
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Apr 20, 2023
She is a competent doctor and listens to my issues and provides solutions and adjustments to my care plan as needed.
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Apr 20, 2023
Dr Balarbar is a fine physician.
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Apr 19, 2023
I could feel she was listening to me and showing concern for the issues I needed addressed.
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Apr 19, 2023
Dr Balabar has been my Doctor for more than 12 years. I am very please with her professionalism and her care por pacientes like . She always has an ear for what you have to say . Love the clinic and the personal .
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Apr 19, 2023
I was treated very well and felt comfortable
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Apr 18, 2023
Very much concerned about my health, gives me suggestions to improve my well being.
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Apr 18, 2023
She is very thorough and professional. I am very happy with Dr. Balarbar.
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Apr 18, 2023
Always on time and you can message her
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Apr 14, 2023
My experience is always good with Dr. Balarbar. She fully reviews and provides solutions on my health concerns in an understandable and professional way.
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Apr 13, 2023
Dr Balarbar is absolutely the best dr ever, I've been coming to her since 2011, I feel she really listens to my needs.
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Apr 12, 2023
Excellent Doctor
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Apr 7, 2023
I was seen in a timely mannermy appointment was not rushed but was thorough.and I was given time to ask questionsand left confident in my choice of doctor.
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Apr 7, 2023
Dr. Balabar always takes time to ask questions, talk with me and makes me feel like she truly cares.
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Apr 5, 2023
Dr is very thorough and attentive!
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Apr 4, 2023
They are very kind & helpful with paper direction and other things
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Mar 30, 2023
She always takes the time to talk and listen to you!
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