Summary

Dr. Octavia Balan is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing over three decades of clinical experience to patient care in Buffalo. She earned her medical degree from Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Victor Babes and completed her residency training at Lincoln Hospital. Throughout her 31 years in practice, Dr. Balan has developed extensive expertise in managing complex medical conditions requiring inpatient care.

Dr. Balan practices at multiple locations throughout Buffalo, New York, including Buffalo General Medical Center, Sisters Of Charity Hospital, Erie County Medical Center, and Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo. She focuses on treating patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other chronic lung conditions, particularly when these conditions occur alongside other health complications. Her expertise includes performing diagnostic procedures such as complete blood counts, chest X-rays, and chest fluoroscopy to help evaluate and monitor respiratory health.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 31 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • Lincoln Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 5 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Octavia Florina Balan has 5 locations

Buffalo Medical Group

85 High StBuffalo, NY 14203
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Sisters Of Charity Hospital

2157 Main StBuffalo, NY 14214

Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo

565 Abbott RdBuffalo, NY 14220

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31 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Arabic
Buffalo , NYLyons , CONew York City , NYEAST SYRACUSE , NY
Med School: Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Victor Babes Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Octavia Florina Balan

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Health Alliance
  • Humana
  • Independent Health
  • Independent Health - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MVP Health Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Univera Healthcare
  • Univera Healthcare - PPO
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Octavia Florina Balan has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Octavia Florina Balan has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lincoln Hospital

Medical School

Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Victor BabesGraduated in 1996
Carol Davila University Of Medicine And PharmacyGraduated in 1995

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Dr. Octavia Balan's office is located at 85 High St, Buffalo, NY, 14203.

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