Overview
Rick Balestra is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon.
His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Balestra is currently accepting new patients.
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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. Rick Balestra
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rick Balestra?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rick Balestra by calling their office at 503-963-3030. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rick Balestra a top-rated expert for Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rick Balestra is classified as an Experienced expert for Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, 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. Rick Balestra specialize in?
While Dr. Rick Balestra is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Metastases, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Rick Balestra participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rick Balestra has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. You can view a list of Dr. Rick Balestra's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rick Balestra accept my insurance?
Dr. Rick Balestra accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 503-963-3030 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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- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Balestra isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Balestra isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)Dr. Balestra isExperienced. Learn about Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Balestra isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- BronchiectasisDr. Balestra isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Balestra isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.