Summary

Gayle Balba, MD, is a board-certified Infectious Disease specialist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and an assistant professor of Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine. At MedStar Georgetown, she serves as director of the Hepatitis Clinic, Division of Infectious Diseases. Under her leadership, the clinic provides state-of-the-art clinical care for patients with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and co-infection with human immunodeficiency virus; training of infectious diseases fellows; and research programs in infectious diseases. Dr. Balba is also the program training director for the Infectious Diseases Fellowship. Her research interests are in medical education, and she is currently investigating the role of social media in faculty mentorship of medical students.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Georgetown University Hospital
  • 15 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

3800 Reservoir Rd NwWashington, DC 20007
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm

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Gayle P. Balba, MDDr. Lisa Kathleen FitzpatrickDr. Devasena GnanashanmugamDr. Peter Michael Zawadsky
Infectious DiseaseInfectious DiseasePediatricsPediatrics
Accepts New Patients
34 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 58 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Washington , DCWashington , DCPalo Alto , CAWashington , DC
Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine Med School: M S Ramaiah Medical College Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Gayle P. Balba

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Riverside Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Gayle P. Balba has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Gayle P. Balba has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Fever
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV Infections
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS)
  • Immunization
  • Infection
  • Vaccination
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

Gayle P. Balba holds an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Georgetown University Hospital.

NPI Number

Gayle P. Balba's NPI number is 1073570354.

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