Overview
Simona Balu is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Dr. Balu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified). Dr. Balu is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
Endeavor Health Medical Group
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Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital
Manish Sharma is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sternal Cleft, Japanese Encephalitis, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.
UChicago Medicine At Ingalls Harvey
Rajesh Iyengar is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Harvey, Illinois. Dr. Iyengar is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Iyengar is board certified in American Board Family Medicine. Dr. Iyengar is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Simona M. Balu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Simona M. Balu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Simona M. Balu by calling their office at 847-669-3880. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Simona M. Balu a top-rated expert for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Simona M. Balu is classified as an Experienced expert for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, 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. Simona M. Balu specialize in?
While Dr. Simona M. Balu is a Hospital Medicine, they have specific expertise in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hospital Medicine.
Does Dr. Simona M. Balu accept my insurance?
Dr. Simona M. Balu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 847-669-3880 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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- Experienced
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Balu isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- ColonoscopyDr. Balu isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Balu isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrostomyDr. Balu isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection
- UreteroscopyDr. Balu isExperienced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.