Erjola Balliu
Expertise in
57
conditions
Expertise in
57
conditions
Optum Florida-Lakeland Regional Health Systems
3030 Harden Blvd, 
Lakeland, FL 

Overview

Board-certified in adult and pediatric endocrinology, with a focus on comprehensive hormone and metabolic care. Areas of interest include diabetes management, thyroid disorders, growth and puberty concerns, adrenal and pituitary disease, and complex endocrine conditions. Committed to delivering precise, personalized treatment grounded in current clinical evidence.

Dr. Balliu is highly rated in 57 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Thyroid Storm.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Year

2009

Residency

SUNY at Stony Brook

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Medical Doctor in FL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Pediatrics
American Board Of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism
American Board Of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

Johns Hopkins General Internal Medicine House staff Research Award

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • POS
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Anthem BCBS
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  • PPO
AvMed
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  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • PPO
CareFirst
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  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
EmblemHealth
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Florida Blue
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Freedom Health
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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Health First
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Health Options
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Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
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  • POS
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Meridian Choice
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MVP Health
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Oscar
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Premera Blue Cross
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Sentara Healthcare
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Simply Healthcare
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Sunshine Health
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Superior Health Plan
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TeamCare
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Trustmark
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Optum Florida-Lakeland Regional Health Systems
3030 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
Other Locations
Lakeland Regional Health
2815 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Balliu 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.

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

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. Erjola Balliu

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Erjola Balliu by calling their office at 863-284-6800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Erjola Balliu a top-rated expert for Hyperthyroidism?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Erjola Balliu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hyperthyroidism, 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. Erjola Balliu specialize in?

While Dr. Erjola Balliu is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Hyperthyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Erjola Balliu participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Erjola Balliu has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hyperthyroidism. You can view a list of Dr. Erjola Balliu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Erjola Balliu accept my insurance?

Dr. Erjola Balliu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 863-284-6800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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