Expertise in
17
conditions

Dr. Karen K. Ballen

Hematology
UVA Health University Medical Center
1215 Lee St, 
Charlottesville, VA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
36 Years of Experience
Expertise in
17
conditions
UVA Health University Medical Center
1215 Lee St, 
Charlottesville, VA 

Overview

Karen Ballen is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. She has been practicing medicine for over 36 years.

Dr. Ballen is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 163 peer reviewed articles and participating in 11 clinical trials. Dr. Ballen is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Hospital Affiliations

Sentara Rmh Medical Center
University Of Virginia Medical Center
Uva Health Prince William Medical Center
Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HealthKeepers
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • 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

UVA Health University Medical Center
1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karen K. Ballen

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen K. Ballen?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen K. Ballen by calling their office at 434-924-3627. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Karen K. Ballen a top-rated expert for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen K. Ballen is classified as an Elite expert for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), 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. Karen K. Ballen specialize in?

While Dr. Karen K. Ballen is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Karen K. Ballen participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Karen K. Ballen has published 163 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). You can view a list of Dr. Karen K. Ballen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Karen K. Ballen accept my insurance?

Dr. Karen K. Ballen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 434-924-3627 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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