Emily Balser, MD | Renton, WA | Family Physician

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Dr. Emily Balser treats anxiety disorders, generalized anxiety disorder, and pediatric generalized anxiety disorder in her family medicine practice. She is affiliated with Valley Medical Center and sees patients in Renton, Washington, and Corvallis, Oregon.

Board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine, Dr. Balser completed her medical degree at Creighton University School of Medicine and her residency at Valley Medical Center in 2004. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Balser 4.52 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.5

56 Ratings
57 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Valley Medical Center
38 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Emily Balser's Ratings and Reviews

4.5

56 Ratings with 38 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (15) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Had a good bedside manner: (16) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Spent time with me: (19) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (16) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Flexible scheduling: (19) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

Patients consistently praise Dr. Emily Katherine Balser for her thoroughness, excellent listening skills, and ability to provide personalized care. They highlight her responsiveness, even outside of business hours, and commend her empathy and positive demeanor. Negative feedback predominantly centers on her departure from the practice, with many expressing sadness and regret over losing a trusted healthcare provider. Overall, the reviews reflect a deep appreciation for Dr. Balser's care and the impact she has had on her patients' lives.

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Dr Balser was an amazing physician! She will be sorely missed!

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January 29th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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Dr Emily Balser has been an excellent provider. We, daughter & son In law, are considering combining our appointments for an overnight to Oregon.We love her That much!

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November 30th, 2022 | Source: Partner

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Dr.Balser is thorough and good listener and cares. She responds to pt.'s questions and concerns via msgs in my chart even outside business hours.

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November 28th, 2022 | Source: Partner

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I have met with Dr. Balser for close to 15 years and I am so incredibly sad to see her move on and lose her expertise. She always either remembered or reviewed details of my medical record each time to give me excellent care. I will miss her!

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November 26th, 2022 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Balser is excellent and will be greatly missed.

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November 22nd, 2022 | Source: Partner

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Dr Balser is awesome. I felt like she really listened to my concerns. It's a shame she is leaving the practice.

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Staff was courteous

November 21st, 2022 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Balser is a skilled, thoughtful practitioner who is able to effectively combine her knowledge and superb interpersonal skills to represent what a quality healthcare provider should look like.

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November 12th, 2022 | Source: Partner

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Very good experience. Sad to see Dr. Balser leave.

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November 9th, 2022 | Source: Partner

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Very enjoyable experience

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November 8th, 2022 | Source: Partner

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Always listens and takes time to explain. Only bad thing is that she is leaving!!!

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November 8th, 2022 | Source: Partner

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Emily Balser, MD	Dr. Sathish Karmegam, MD	Atul S. Vellappally, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC	Dana Scharfenberg, MN, FNP-BC, OCN
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (56 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
	24 Years of Experience	5 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish, Tamil, Arabic, Malayalam	Speaks English	Speaks English
Renton , WA	Denton , TX	Philadelphia , PA	Mill Creek , WA
Med School: Creighton University School of Medicine	Med School: Stanley Medical College
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Family Medicine

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Weight Loss
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Emily Balser holds an expired medical license in the state of Oregon. They are board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Oregon that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Valley Medical Center and Valley Medical Center in 2004.

Medical School

Graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine.

NPI Number

Emily Balser's NPI number is 1225073158.

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Which hospitals is Emily Balser affiliated with?: Emily Balser is affiliated with Valley Medical Center.
What languages does Emily Balser speak?: Emily Balser speaks English.

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