4.5
11 Ratings with 5 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Karen Ballen is a hematology and oncology specialist who brings four decades of experience to cancer and blood disorder care. She earned her medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School and completed her residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in 1989, followed by a fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital in 1992. Dr. Ballen is board-certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine and communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Ballen practices at several UVA Health locations throughout Charlottesville, Virginia, including the Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center, University Medical Center, Stem Cell Transplant Clinic, and Cancer Care Pantops. She specializes in treating complex blood cancers such as acute myeloid leukemia and multiple myeloma, as well as myelodysplastic syndromes. Her comprehensive approach includes coordinating pathology testing and incorporating strength training into patient care plans. Patients rate Dr. Ballen 4.6 out …of 5 stars for her expertise and compassionate care.
Read More Read less Dr. Ballen practices at several UVA Health locations throughout Charlottesville, Virginia, including the Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center, University Medical Center, Stem Cell Transplant Clinic, and Cancer Care Pantops. She specializes in treating complex blood cancers such as acute myeloid leukemia and multiple myeloma, as well as myelodysplastic syndromes. Her comprehensive approach includes coordinating pathology testing and incorporating strength training into patient care plans. Patients rate Dr. Ballen 4.6 out …of 5 stars for her expertise and compassionate care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 40 years of experience
- 34 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- 5 written reviews
- 1 award
- 2 specialties
- 19 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 4 office locations
- Female
Awards
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Office Locations
Dr. Karen K Ballen has 4 locationsUVA Health Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center
1240 Lee StCharlottesville, VA 22908 Tel: (434) 924-9333
Mon6:00 am - 7:30 pm
Tue6:00 am - 7:30 pm
Wed6:00 am - 7:30 pm
Thu6:00 am - 7:30 pm
Fri6:00 am - 7:30 pm
Sat7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sun7:30 am - 4:00 pm
UVA Health University Medical Center
1215 Lee StCharlottesville, VA 22908 Tel: (434) 924-3627
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm
UVA Health Stem Cell Transplant Clinic
1240 Lee St Fl 2Charlottesville, VA 22908 Tel: (434) 924-9333
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
UVA Health Cancer Care Pantops
652 Peter Jefferson Pkwy Ste 310Charlottesville, VA 22911 Tel: (434) 924-5236
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Karen K Ballen, MD | Dr. Philip Ryan Young, MD | Dr. Rishitha Bollam | Dr. Sean Campbell Dougherty |
| Hematology | Oncology | Oncology | Oncology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 40 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Charlottesville , VA | Tacoma , WA | Jacksonville , FL | Charlottesville , VA |
| Med School: Dartmouth Medical School | Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine | Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine | Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen K Ballen
Medical Specialties
Dr. Karen K Ballen has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Karen K Ballen has the following 19 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
40 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal medicine
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Brigham and Women's Hospital1992
Residency
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center1989
Medical School
Dartmouth Medical SchoolGraduated in 1986
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