Dr. Bernard Howard Ballou, MD

Dr. Bernard Ballou is an internal medicine physician with four decades of medical experience serving patients in Gainesville, Florida. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Florida Health. His extensive career spanning 41 years has given him deep expertise in managing complex medical conditions. Dr. Ballou provides care in English to patients throughout the community.

Dr. Ballou practices at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital and the Senior Healthcare Center at Springhill in Gainesville. He specializes in treating chronic kidney disease and joint pain conditions that can affect daily activities. His approach often includes coordinating physical therapy and strength training programs to help patients maintain mobility and independence. Patients have given Dr. Ballou an average rating of 4.6 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his comprehensive internal medicine care.