Dr. Alberto F. Ballesteros, MD | Toms River, NJ | Psychiatrist

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Dr. Ballesteros graduated from the Universidad Central Del Este (Uce) Facultad De Medicina in 1982. He works in Toms River, NJ and 1 other location and specializes in Psychiatry. Dr. Ballesteros is affiliated with Rwjbarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center and Community Medical Center.

2.1

9 Ratings
44 years of experience
speaks English
Metropolitan Hospital Center
5 written reviews
1 specialty
14 areas of expertise
2 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Male

Dr. Ballesteros' Ratings and Reviews

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9 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 33 Minutes

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Outstanding support. He is by far the best Doctors I have ever met in my life.

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November 18th, 2022

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As an alleged professional in the mental health field, he is an abomination. His lack of patience & compassion is astounding. He bullies, talks over you, never makes eye contact & is totally ego driven as in "I am the dr. I know best. You are nothing." He prejudges you. It is no wonder this man has no private practice. All his patients are captive in a behavioral center and are, sadly, at his mercy. He should lose his license.

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June 23rd, 2022

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Does not take time to listen, treats all his patients like they are guilty or stupid. Indiscriminately prescribes dangerous neuroleptic antipsychotic drugs to people who aren't dangerous. This guy sent 4 people in a row (including myself) to Anchora just for the insurance money to keep paying til it ran out. This man is a criminal and should lose his license.

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September 4th, 2018

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I was in the hospital and each time my husband tried to speak to him to find out what kind of treatment i am getting how long i would be hospitalized he literally shut the door in his face. I felt like a character from One Flew Over The Cukoo's Nest.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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February 24th, 2014

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this guy has the worst bedside manner of any physician i heve ever encountered. he has no sympathy/ empathy for his patients.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

November 20th, 2008

Rwjbarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center

1691 Route 9 # Cn2025Toms River, NJ 08755

Tel: (732) 914-1688

Community Medical Center

99 Route 37 WToms River, NJ 08755

Tel: (732) 557-8000


Dr. Alberto Francisco Ballesteros, MD	Dr. Maxine Zhou, MD	Dr. Jessica O'Mara, DO	Dr. Ilisse Perlmutter, MD
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.1 (9 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3 (2 Ratings)
44 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Toms River , NJ	Metairie , LA	Jacksonville , FL	New York , NY
Med School: Universidad Central Del Este (Uce) Facultad De Medicina	Med School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine	Med School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medical	Med School: George Washington University
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Psychiatry

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder / Manic Depressive Disorder
Clinical Depression
Depression
Depressive Disorder
Insomnia
Manic Depressive Disorder
Mental Illness
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Sleep Disorders

Dr. Alberto Francisco Ballesteros holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Metropolitan Hospital Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Central Del Este (Uce) Facultad De Medicina in 1982.

NPI Number

Dr. Ballesteros' NPI number is 1972527430.

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Where is Dr. Alberto Ballesteros's office located?: Dr. Alberto Ballesteros's office is located at 1691 Route 9 # Cn2025, Toms River, NJ, 08755.
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