Summary

Dr. Christina Bales is a gastroenterologist who specializes in complex digestive and nutritional disorders. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. With 24 years of experience treating patients with challenging gastrointestinal conditions, Dr. Bales has developed particular expertise in managing intricate digestive health issues. She provides care in English for her patients.

Dr. Bales practices at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She focuses on treating conditions such as short bowel syndrome, malabsorption syndromes, and refeeding syndrome. Her clinical work includes performing comprehensive metabolic panels and kidney function tests to monitor patients' overall health. Dr. Bales also conducts liver function assessments to evaluate digestive system performance. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Pennsylvania Health System
  • 2 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dr. Christina B. Bales

3401 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104

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Dr. Christina B. BalesDr. Minhhuyen T. NguyenAmanda M. Shulski, PA-CEmily Lacek, PA-C
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
24 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Philadelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PADarby , PADarby , PA
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christina B. Bales

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Christina B. Bales has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christina B. Bales has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hepatologist
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Pennsylvania Health System

Medical School

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 2005
Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated in 2002

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Dr. Christina Bales speaks English.
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