Summary

Dr. Virginia Balderston is an internal medicine physician with specialized training in pulmonology who has dedicated 37 years to caring for patients with respiratory and general medical conditions. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Balderston speaks English and brings nearly four decades of clinical expertise to her practice.

Dr. Balderston practices at Health Quest Medical Associates in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, and UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh. She focuses on treating conditions such as hypertension and provides specialized care for pediatric patients with high blood pressure. Her practice incorporates therapeutic approaches including physical therapy and strength training to help patients improve their overall health outcomes. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars for her compassionate and thorough care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 37 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Virginia Marian Balderston has 3 locations

Health Quest Medical Associates

5318 Ranalli DrGibsonia, PA 15044
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

Upmc Shadyside

5230 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15232

Upmc Shadyside

5230 Centre Ave Ste 538Pittsburgh, PA 15232

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No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Gibsonia , PAPittsburgh , PAElizabethtown , PADu Bois , PA
Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Virginia Marian Balderston

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - HMO
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UPMC Health Plan - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Virginia Marian Balderston has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Virginia Marian Balderston has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonology
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated in 1989

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