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Dr. James Balart, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.9 (125)
Map Pin Small Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Balart, MD

Dr. James Balart, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center. Dr. Balart, completed a residency at University of Alabama-Birmingham. Patients rated Dr. Balart an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Balart works at The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC in Baton Rouge, LA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Balart's Office Locations

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    Gastroenterology
    7373 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 769-4044
    Monday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

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    4.9
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1376648709
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Alabama-Birmingham
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Alabama-Birmingham
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
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    Dr. James Balart, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Balart is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Balart works at The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC in Baton Rouge, LA. View the full address on Dr. Balart’s profile.

    125 patients have reviewed Dr. Balart. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Balart.

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