Dr. Levent Balkir, MD

Dr. Levent Balkir specializes in internal medicine with a focus on hospital medicine, bringing over three decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Ankara Universitesi Tip Fakultesi and completed his residency training at the prestigious University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Balkir speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Balkir is affiliated with Midhudson Regional Hospital of Westchester Medical Center and Northern Westchester Hospital, with practice locations in Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, and Mount Kisco, New York. He specializes in managing high blood pressure conditions, including complex hypertensive emergencies that require immediate medical attention. His expertise extends to treating hypertension in pediatric patients as well. Patients consistently rate Dr. Balkir highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.0.