Summary

Dr. Balch is board certified in internal medicine and has been a researcher and teacher since 1980, bringing over 30 years of clinical experience to the Grace team. He received his training at University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, garnering several honors including Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society, the Vista Award for Internist of the Year in 1989, Excellence in Teaching at TTU Allied Health Sciences Center in 1999 and the Ten Year Excellence in Teaching award from the American College of Physicians in 2006.

Personal interests include music, piano, amateur radio, scuba diving and photography.

Quick Facts

  • 4.5
  • 50 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Texas Health System
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Grace Medical Center

2412 50th StLubbock, TX 79412

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Tol Balch

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • FirstCare Health Plans
  • FirstCare Health Plans - Medicaid
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Tol Balch has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Tol Balch has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Texas Health System

Medical School

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1976

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Dr. Michael Balch's office is located at 2412 50th St, Lubbock, TX, 79412.

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