Overview
Alejandra Balen is a Urologist and a General Surgeon in Salem, Massachusetts. Dr. Balen has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Boils, Folliculitis, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Balen is currently accepting new patients.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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400 Highland Ave, Suite 6, Salem, MA 01970
3 Alumni Dr, Suite 204, Exeter, NH 03833
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alejandra Balen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alejandra Balen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alejandra Balen by calling their office at 978-741-4133. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alejandra Balen a top-rated expert for Urinary Tract Infection in Children?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alejandra Balen is classified as an Experienced expert for Urinary Tract Infection in Children, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alejandra Balen specialize in?
While Dr. Alejandra Balen is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Boils. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.
Does Dr. Alejandra Balen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alejandra Balen has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Urinary Tract Infection in Children. You can view a list of Dr. Alejandra Balen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alejandra Balen accept my insurance?
Dr. Alejandra Balen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 978-741-4133 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Balen isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Bladder CancerDr. Balen isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- BoilsDr. Balen isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Balen isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Balen isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- FolliculitisDr. Balen isExperienced. Learn about Folliculitis.

