
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.
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Locations
1624 Pacific Avenue, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John A. Balacko
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John A. Balacko?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John A. Balacko by calling their office at 724-226-3345. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John A. Balacko a top-rated expert for Coronary Heart Disease?
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.
Does Dr. John A. Balacko accept my insurance?
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.
Areas of Expertise
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- AnginaDr. Balacko isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- ApoplexyDr. Balacko isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Balacko isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Balacko isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Heart AttackDr. Balacko isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Experienced
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- CardiomyopathyDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- EndocarditisDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- FaintingDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- Heart FailureDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heart MurmursDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- Heart TumorDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- High CholesterolDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- HypertensionDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS)Dr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS).
- Long QT SyndromeDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome.
- Long QT Syndrome 1Dr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 1.
- Long QT Syndrome 2Dr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 2.
- Long QT Syndrome 3Dr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 3.
- Long QT Syndrome 5Dr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 5.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- NecrosisDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Stable AnginaDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Stable Angina.
- Timothy SyndromeDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Timothy Syndrome.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Unstable AnginaDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- VasculitisDr. Balacko isExperienced. Learn about Vasculitis.
