Douglas W. Ball
Expertise in
20
conditions

Dr. Douglas W. Ball

Endocrinology | Radiology
601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, 
Baltimore, MD 
Offers Telehealth
Referral required
Expertise in
20
conditions
601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, 
Baltimore, MD 

Overview

Dr. Douglas Ball is an associate professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He holds a joint appointment in oncology. His areas of clinical expertise include diagnostic radiology, endocrine oncology, thyroid cancer and thyroid diseases. Dr. Ball earned his M.D. from the George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh-Presbyterian University Hospital and performed a fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism at Johns Hopkins. His research interests include medullary thyroid cancer, differentiated thyroid cancer and anaplastic thyroid cancer.

Dr. Ball is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer.

Dr. Ball is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles.

Residency

UPMC-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1987

Specialties

Endocrinology
Radiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MD

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Endocrinology, 1991

Hospital Affiliations

Lancaster General Hospital
The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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Humana
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Locations

Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, Baltimore, MD 21287
Other Locations
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
10751 Falls Road, Falls Concourse STE 412, Lutherville, MD 21093
Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center
201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Ball has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas W. Ball

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas W. Ball?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas W. Ball by calling their office at 410-955-9270. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Douglas W. Ball a top-rated expert for Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas W. Ball is classified as an Elite expert for Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, 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. Douglas W. Ball specialize in?

While Dr. Douglas W. Ball is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Douglas W. Ball accept my insurance?

Dr. Douglas W. Ball accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-9270 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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