John A. Balacko
Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions

Overview

John Balacko, MD, is a cardiologist with AHN Cardiovascular Institute. He diagnoses and treats an array of heart conditions, including rare and complex diseases. Dr. Balacko provides patient-centered care for cardiovascular disease. He went to medical school at University of Pittsburg School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Balacko did his residency at AHN Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and St. Francis Medical Center in Trafford, Pennsylvania. He did a fellowship in interventional cardiology at AHN West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Balacko is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease. He sees patients ages 18 and older.

Dr. Balacko is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Angina, Apoplexy, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Dr. Balacko is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Balacko is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Interventional Cardiology
Oncology
Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology

Fellowships

West Penn Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Forbes Hospital
Allegheny Valley Hospital
Allegheny General Hospital
Ahn Emerus Westmoreland, LLC
West Penn Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

AHN Cardiology - Tri-County - Natrona Heights
1624 Pacific Avenue, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John A. Balacko is classified as an Advanced expert for Coronary Heart Disease, 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. John A. Balacko specialize in?

While Dr. John A. Balacko is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, and Angina. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.

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Dr. John A. Balacko accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 724-226-3345 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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