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Mon, 4/06

  • 3:30 PM

Wed, 4/29

  • 1:30 PM

Tue, 5/12

  • 3:00 PM

Locations of Melinda Bautista Balarbar, MD

Biography

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.
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Ages Seen
Newborns (0-28 days)
Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
Children (ages 3-11)
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics
Language(s) Spoken
English
Spanish
Education
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1997)
Internship: Family Practice, University of Kansas Medical Center (1998)
Internship: Family Practice Residency, University of Kansas Hospital (1998)
Medical School: University of Kansas Hospital (1998)
Residency: Family Practice, University of Kansas Medical Center (2000)
Residency: University of Kansas Hospital (2000)
Certifications
Family Medicine- American Board of Family Medicine

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Patient Ratings (699)

The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .

4.9 overall patient satisfaction
averageRating metric
4.9
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.7
Wait Time at Clinic
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
5.0
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider
4.9
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Patient Comments (390)

Overview of patient comments

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Patients appreciate

Dr. Melinda Balarbar consistently receives exceptional praise for her compassionate, patient-centered approach to care. Patients repeatedly emphasize that she is an excellent listener who never rushes appointments and takes the time to thoroughly address all concerns and questions. Her genuine care for patients is evident, with many describing her as warm, empathetic, and personable. Reviewers frequently highlight her extensive knowledge and expertise, noting that she is thorough in her examinations, reviews test results carefully, and provides clear explanations in understandable terms. Many patients have been with Dr. Balarbar for 20+ years and consider her the best doctor they've ever had, praising her ability to remember their medical history and treat them as individuals rather than numbers. Her professionalism, punctuality, and responsiveness through the patient portal are also consistently commended.

Patients also share

The most common challenge mentioned across reviews is difficulty scheduling appointments with Dr. Balarbar due to her popularity and limited availability. Multiple patients note that she is not available every day of the week and that getting appointments can require booking weeks or even months in advance, which can be particularly challenging when patients are sick and need immediate care. One patient expressed frustration about an unexpected charge related to discussions during a wellness visit that fell outside the scope of covered services, feeling the provider should have clarified this during the appointment. A few reviews mention occasional issues with front desk staff being less helpful or professional than desired, though these comments are infrequent. One patient noted that Dr. Balarbar was sometimes late for appointments.

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.