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I really felt heard and cared for!
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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 ...
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Newborns (0-28 days)
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Adolescents (ages 12-18)
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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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Reviews (373) for Melinda Bautista Balarbar, MD

Overall
4.9*
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
4.9
Rate provider 0-10
5.0
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider

Patient Comments**

5.0 Aug 7, 2025 I really felt heard and cared for!
5.0 Aug 6, 2025 Dr. B showed genuine interest in my overall health and well being. She took the time to listen to my concerns and discuss treatment options.
5.0 Jul 29, 2025 Dr. Balarbar always listens to my concerns, and she works with me to make decisions.
5.0 Jul 29, 2025 She is the most compassionate and understanding Dr I have ever had.
5.0 Jul 25, 2025 Doc B has been my doctor for over 20 years. She is terrific.
5.0 Jul 24, 2025 Caring and attentive, Dr Balarbar is an excellent physician.
5.0 Jul 23, 2025 I've been seeing Doctor B for a very, very, very long time. She's always cheerful, caring, listens intently and answers all of my questions. As long as she is practicing, I wouldn't see anyone else.
5.0 Jul 23, 2025 Very caring
4.7 Jul 22, 2025 She's been great
5.0 Jul 22, 2025 Dr. Balarbar listens to her patients and works hard to give them the best possible outcome for whatever their medical problem might be.
5.0 Jul 22, 2025 Dr banal bar is so patient and answers all my questions and concerns and really cares about what's best for my health
5.0 Jul 18, 2025 Dr. Balarbar is highly professional and very knowledgeable physician. She listens and provides the appropriate individualized care needed to make you feel your best.
5.0 Jul 17, 2025 She took time with me asking questions about my health. Felt she was thorough. She was also kind.
5.0 Jul 15, 2025 Absolutely the best doctor I have ever been to.
5.0 Jul 15, 2025 Very attentive and knowledgeable. Always the best and honest.
5.0 Jul 14, 2025 The best!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5.0 Jul 14, 2025 Dr. Balarbar is interested, attentive and caring. She dhcuments our discussion but doesn't let that distract from the conversation. Sje is patient listening to my concerns and offers helpful suggestions. She makes my health care seem like a partnership and I appreciate the collborative approach.
4.8 Jul 12, 2025 Really appreciate the time and thorough attention to my health.
5.0 Jul 12, 2025 Very thorough and processional;
4.7 Jul 10, 2025 Dr. Balarbar is consistently excellent!
5.0 Jul 9, 2025 Dr. Balarbar provided me with outstanding patient care. She very knowledgeable and professional. The office staff are very attentive and they are great staff
5.0 Jun 26, 2025 Dr. Balarbar is an outstanding individual and physician. I trust her and she's a great listener.
5.0 Jun 21, 2025 Great listener, very helpful
5.0 Jun 18, 2025 No complaints
5.0 Jun 12, 2025 Dr. Balarbar takes her time with me and makes sure all my health needs are met and answers any questions or concerns I may have.
5.0 Jun 12, 2025 She is a good listener and collaborates with me on my care
5.0 Jun 11, 2025 Dr Balarbar is the absolute best PCP I have had in the 30 years we've lived in Texas. Not only is she accessible, exceptionally competent and caring, I trust her knowledge and guidance.
5.0 Jun 5, 2025 As always, she took the time to listen to my health concerns and treated me as an individual, not just as another patient.
5.0 Jun 5, 2025 Dr Balarbar is a good listener with good patient skills.
4.8 Jun 4, 2025 I love Dr. Balarbar and I have confidence in her abilities. The rest of the staff is the reason I can't wholeheartedly endorse it.
5.0 Jun 3, 2025 Melinda is a great, caring provider. A good listener too. I have always had a great experience with her and staff.
5.0 Jun 3, 2025 She is a very professional, caring doctor.
5.0 May 30, 2025 She always checks in with me about my big picture health.
5.0 May 29, 2025 Dr. Balarbar has been my primary care physician for a long time, and she is exceptional.
5.0 May 23, 2025 He is kind and patient and gives me confidence to ask my questions
5.0 May 22, 2025 Thorough and took time to look through medical records and discuss, very appreciated.
5.0 May 21, 2025 This doctor is patient and kind. She takes time to answer questions. I never feel rushed. She is thorough. I have confidence in her care.
4.7 May 21, 2025 Dr. Balarbar is attentive and provides excellent care and guidance.
5.0 May 20, 2025 She is like my best friend. She listens and shows concerns and never rushes you. Great advice and support. I always feel better after I see her.
4.1 May 17, 2025 Friendly, polite and answered my questions.
5.0 May 16, 2025 The best!
5.0 May 16, 2025 Really like Dr Balarbar. Personable, knowledgeable, takes time never rushed.
4.8 May 16, 2025 She takes her time to listen to me and she always answers my questions
5.0 May 16, 2025 I LOVE Dr. Balarbar! She always take the time to listen to me and I feel like she genuinely cares about my health.
5.0 May 15, 2025 Dr. Balarbar has been my doctor for many years. She is very caring and provides excellent healthcare for me.
4.5 May 15, 2025 She listens to her patients
5.0 May 14, 2025 Dr took lots of time to discuss issues
5.0 May 14, 2025 Dr. Balarbar is very thorough and listens to all my concerns.
5.0 May 10, 2025 Always spends time answering any questions that I have.
4.8 May 10, 2025 The provider, Dr. Balarbar, is wonderful; however, the check-in experience with the administrative assistants did not go smoothly.
5.0 May 8, 2025 Thankful for being her patient for many years
5.0 May 7, 2025 She really cares about my health
5.0 May 7, 2025 Dr. Balabar is so caring. So thorough with questions. She listens and then responds. She went through all my test results and gave her professional input. Her concern so very caring and genuine. She goes above and beyond a normal appointment.
5.0 May 6, 2025 Dr B is great! I've been seeing her for years and she's very thorough, patient and kindly points out things I need to focus on where It comes to my health. She snd her staff are also very responsive!
5.0 May 6, 2025 Dr Balarbar takes the time needed to understand my concerns & give me suggestions for care
5.0 May 2, 2025 I have been a patient of Dr. Balarbar for a long time. She takes her time with me and listens to my questions and concerns. Great relationship.
5.0 Apr 27, 2025 She always listens patiently and care for my concern. I appreciate for her.
5.0 Apr 26, 2025 Dr. Balarbar and her team listen carefully, provide empathetic care, and are up to date on current research and recommendations for preventative care.
5.0 Apr 26, 2025 The office is so organized/ their portal is awesome / prompt responses / dr.responds to emails promptly, this is a well run office!!!
5.0 Apr 24, 2025 Very easy to talk to.
5.0 Apr 24, 2025 Dr Balarabar was very kind, personable, thorough and honest.
5.0 Apr 23, 2025 She listens.
4.8 Apr 17, 2025 She is thorough, knowledgeable and listens
5.0 Apr 17, 2025 Does not rush takes time too listen`
5.0 Apr 17, 2025 Dr B is the best, she listens, provides information and options and a trustworthy recommendation.
5.0 Apr 17, 2025 Took time and discussed issues
5.0 Apr 13, 2025 I love Dr. Balarbar! She listens to me and takes her time with me. She also makes me laugh. She is very compassionate.
5.0 Apr 13, 2025 Know her for over 20 years and just love her. Great doctor
5.0 Apr 13, 2025 Caring, very knowledgable
4.8 Apr 13, 2025 Dr. Balabar is the best doctor I have ever seen. She is so kind, caring, and thorough.
5.0 Apr 10, 2025 Dr Balabar is very personable and provides great health care
5.0 Apr 9, 2025 She is the very best doctor, I have ever had, THANK YOU
5.0 Apr 6, 2025 Excellent
5.0 Apr 5, 2025 She is an intelligent, caring, and proactive physician. She truly wants the best for her patients.
5.0 Apr 4, 2025 Dr Balabar was personable, knowledgeable, and professional. She was patient to answer all my questions, empathetic, and caring. Overall, she and her office staff were very helpful, and I would recommend her to my friends and family.
5.0 Apr 4, 2025 I have been a patient of Dr. Melinda Balarbar for several years. When seeing a doctor it is crucial not to feel rushed and always to feel heard. I have never felt rushed during my appointments with Dr. Balarbar. I have always felt that she truly listens and most importantly, that she cares. The health care she has provided me over the years has been invaluable. I feel very blessed to have Dr. Balarbar as my primary care physician.
5.0 Apr 2, 2025 I appreciate her trying to get me answers to why my issues
5.0 Mar 29, 2025 Excellent
5.0 Mar 29, 2025 Professional, friendly, follows through with items discussed.
5.0 Mar 28, 2025 She takes in all that is going on in my life
5.0 Mar 27, 2025 Solid reliable compassionate care
4.8 Mar 25, 2025 Very good
5.0 Mar 25, 2025 Regular 6 month well check and med review
5.0 Mar 25, 2025 Compassionate, kind, asked all the right questions when I left I was feeling relieved.
5.0 Mar 6, 2025 I have been receiving excellent care for 30 years.
4.8 Mar 5, 2025 She listens to my concerns and does not devalue me.
5.0 Mar 5, 2025 She is very patient and will listen to anything and give you all the time that you need.
5.0 Mar 1, 2025 Dr.Balabar is present and listens. She is engaging and cares.
5.0 Feb 28, 2025 I always feel like she takes the time to hear me and what's going on. I never feel like I'm rushed in and out of the office. She gently gives advice for improving health rather than simply regurgitating textbook facts about what needs to change. And her suggestions are always given with the "why" behind them.
4.5 Feb 27, 2025 I've been a patient for years and have always appreciated her patience and advice. The political commentary this time was probably unnecessary.
5.0 Feb 27, 2025 Dr Balarbar listens to all of my concerns. She cares about my health and my family's health too.
5.0 Feb 25, 2025 Dr. Balarbar is a knowledgeable and compassionate physician.

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