4.6
14 Ratings with 8 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Karen Ballen is a hematologist and oncologist with four decades of experience treating blood cancers and related disorders. She earned her medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School and completed her residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in 1989, followed by a fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital in 1992. Dr. Ballen is board-certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine and speaks English.
Dr. Ballen practices at multiple UVA Health locations throughout Charlottesville and Manassas, Virginia, including the Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center and the University Medical Center. She specializes in treating complex blood disorders such as acute myeloid leukemia, multiple myeloma, and myelodysplastic syndromes. Her practice also focuses on preventive care through adult immunizations, including pneumococcal and Hib vaccines. Patients rate Dr. Ballen 4.6 out of 5 stars on average.
Dr. Ballen practices at multiple UVA Health locations throughout Charlottesville and Manassas, Virginia, including the Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center and the University Medical Center. She specializes in treating complex blood disorders such as acute myeloid leukemia, multiple myeloma, and myelodysplastic syndromes. Her practice also focuses on preventive care through adult immunizations, including pneumococcal and Hib vaccines. Patients rate Dr. Ballen 4.6 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 40 years of experience
- 34 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- 8 written reviews
- 1 award
- 2 specialties
- 19 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 4 office locations
- Female
Awards
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Office Locations
Karen K Ballen has 4 locationsUVA Health Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center
1240 Lee StCharlottesville, VA 22908 Tel: (434) 924-9333
Mon6:00 am - 7:30 pm
Tue6:00 am - 7:30 pm
Wed6:00 am - 7:30 pm
Thu6:00 am - 7:30 pm
Fri6:00 am - 7:30 pm
Sat7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sun7:30 am - 4:00 pm
UVA Health University Medical Center
1215 Lee StCharlottesville, VA 22908 Tel: (434) 924-3627
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
UVA Health Stem Cell Transplant Clinic
1240 Lee St Fl 2Charlottesville, VA 22908 Tel: (434) 924-9333
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
UVA Health Prince William Medical Center
8700 Sudley RdManassas, VA 20110 Tel: (703) 369-8000
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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| Karen K Ballen, MD | Dr. Lloyd Sherwood Gray JR. | Dr. Benjamin Taylor Mautner | Dr. Osama Elzaafarany |
| Hematology | Hematology | Internal Medicine | Oncology |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 40 Years of Experience | 48 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Charlottesville , VA | Charlottesville , VA | Charlottesville , VA | Tampa , FL |
| Med School: Dartmouth Medical School | Med School: University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine | Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Karen K Ballen
Medical Specialties
Karen K Ballen has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Karen K Ballen has the following 19 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
40 Years Experience
Karen K Ballen holds an expired medical license in the state of Virginia. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital in 1992.
Residency
Completed their residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in 1989.
Medical School
Graduated from Dartmouth Medical School in 1986.
NPI Number
Karen K Ballen's NPI number is 1821089558.
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- Karen Ballen's office is located at 1240 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA, 22908.
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