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Dr. John Balintona, MD

Gynecologic Surgery*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Detroit Lakes, MN
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Balintona, MD

Dr. John Balintona, MD is a Gynecologic Surgery Specialist in Detroit Lakes, MN. They specialize in Gynecologic Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology. They graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences and is affiliated with Essentia Health St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes and Essentia Health-Holy Trinity Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Balintona an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Balintona works at Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes Clinic in Detroit Lakes, MN with other offices in Fosston, MN and Park Rapids, MN. They frequently treat conditions like High Risk Pregnancy and Excessive Menstrual Bleeding along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Balintona's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Essentia Health St. Mary's Detroit Lakes Clinic
    1027 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 844-2347
  2. 2
    Essentia Health Fosston Clinic
    900 Hilligoss Blvd SE, Fosston, MN 56542 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 435-1212
  3. 3
    Essentia Health Park Rapids Clinic
    705 Pleasant Ave S, Park Rapids, MN 56470 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 732-2800

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  • Essentia Health St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes
  • Essentia Health-Holy Trinity Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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High Risk Pregnancy
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
High Risk Pregnancy
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Gestational Diabetes
Chlamydia Infections
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Menstrual Disorders
Obesity
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Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Birth Control
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
Hysteroscopy
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Obstetric Ultrasound
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Acute Vaginitis
Adenomyosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anogenital Pruritis
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atrophic Vaginitis
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Breast Pain
Breech Position
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Dysplasia
Cervical Leukoplakia
Cervical Polyps
Cervicitis
Cervix Carcinoma
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Eclampsia
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometriosis
Fallopian Tube Disorders
Female Infertility
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Gonorrhea Infections
Hemorrhoids
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Maternal Anemia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Miscarriages
Multiple Gestation
Nausea
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Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
Obesity Complicating Childbirth
Osteoporosis
Ovarian Cysts
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Perimenopause
Placenta Previa
Preeclampsia
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Symptomatic Menopause
Tubal Pregnancy
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Uterine Adnexa Cancer
Uterine Carcinoma
Uterine Fibroids
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vulvodynia
Yeast Infections
Bacteriuria Screening
Breast Cancer Screening
C-Section
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Colposcopy
Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
Dipstick Urinalysis
Endocervical Curettage
Endometrial Ablation
Excision
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Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Fetal Ultrasound
First Trimester Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Incontinence Sling Procedure
Infertility Evaluation
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Mammography
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Oophorectomy
Open Hysterectomy
Open Vaginal Hysterectomy
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Phenylketonuria Screening
Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
Pregnancy Test
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Subcutaneous Contraceptive Implant Insertion
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
Vaginosis Screening
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. John Balintona, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gynecologic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1104813583
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Obstetrics & Gynecology
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    Dr. John Balintona, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Balintona is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Balintona has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Balintona has seen patients for High Risk Pregnancy and Excessive Menstrual Bleeding, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Balintona on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Balintona. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Balintona.

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