Summary

Dr. Shemsu Balker is an internal medicine physician with additional expertise in emergency medicine and hospital medicine. He earned his medical degree from Jimma University College of Public Health and Medical Sciences and has been practicing medicine for 35 years. Dr. Balker brings extensive experience treating patients across multiple healthcare settings.

Dr. Balker practices at several locations throughout the Dallas area, including the Dallas VA Medical Center and Carrollton Regional Medical Center. He specializes in treating heart failure and sleep problems in older adults. His practice also focuses on caring for patients with frailty, helping them maintain strength and mobility through targeted interventions like physical therapy and strength training. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 35 years of experience
  • Jimma University College Of Public Health And Medical Sciences
  • 3 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Shemsu Detamo Balker has 4 locations

Dallas Va Medical Center

4500 S Lancaster RdDallas, TX 75216

Us Clinics

4541 N Josey Ln Ste 110Carrollton, TX 75010
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

Liver Center Of Texas Pllc

9 Medical PkwyDallas, TX 75234
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
3.1 
35 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
Dallas , TXDallas , TXIrving , TXPlano , TX
Med School: Jimma University College Of Public Health And Medical Sciences Med School: Copenhagen Medical University Med School: Guntur Medical College
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Shemsu Detamo Balker has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shemsu Detamo Balker has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Accidents
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Injury
  • Trauma

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Arkansas, 2019, Inactive
Medical Doctor, Texas, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Jimma University College Of Public Health And Medical SciencesGraduated in 1991

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Shemsu Balker's office located?
Dr. Shemsu Balker's office is located at 4500 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX, 75216.
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