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Dr. Joseph Ball, MD
Critical Care Medicine*
4.1 (15)
Gaithersburg, MD
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33 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Overview of Dr. Joseph Ball, MD
Dr. Joseph Ball, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Gaithersburg, MD. They specialize in Critical Care Medicine, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Medicine. They graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry and is affiliated with Holy Cross Germantown Hospital and Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Ball an average 4.1 star rating.
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Office16220 Frederick Rd Ste 213, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Directions (301) 963-2770
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Office9901 Medical Center Dr, Rockville, MD 20850 Directions (240) 826-6396
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Specialties*
- Critical Care Medicine
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Years of Experience
- 33 years of experience
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- English
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- 1447254230
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- Georgetown University School of Dentistry
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Board Certifications
- Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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