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Dr. Louis Balsama, DO

Bariatric Surgery
4.7 (43)
Map Pin Small Sewell, NJ
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Louis Balsama, DO

Dr. Louis Balsama, DO is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Sewell, NJ. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital and Jefferson Washington Township Hospital.

Dr. Balsama works at Jefferson Surgical Care - Sewell in Sewell, NJ with other offices in Voorhees, NJ. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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.

Dr. Balsama's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Jefferson Surgical Care - Sewell
    400 Medical Center Dr Ste F, Sewell, NJ 8080 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
  2. 2
    Voorhees Specialty Care - General Surgery
    333 Laurel Oak Rd, Voorhees, NJ 8043 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions

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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
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    • Ambetter
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    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    4.7
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    Mar 15, 2021
    Had bariactric surgery with Dr. Balsama he was great. Made my decision easy surgery was easy only had 3 tiny incisions was back to work 3 days later. Best decision ever.
    Matthew Licata — Mar 15, 2021
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    About Dr. Louis Balsama, DO

    Specialties
    • Bariatric Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1861462939
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Lehigh Valley Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Henry Ford Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital
    • Jefferson Stratford Hospital
    • Jefferson Washington Township Hospital

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