Dr. Michael R. Balm, MD | Springfield, OR | Neurology

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Michael Balm, MD, a board-certified neurologist, has a special interest in diagnosing and treating disorders of the peripheral nerves and muscles. That interest is supported by his additional board certification in clinical neurophysiology and subspecialty training in the use of electrodiagnostic testing. Dr. Balms patients have complimented him on his communication skills, and he takes time to make sure patients understand their disorders and their treatment options. "Im a member of this community, and I want to take time to provide compassionate care. Its important that my patients know why we do things, how we can help, and what it all means," he says. Dr. Balm graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Medicine in 1991. He completed a neurology residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in 1995 and his neurophysiology/electromyography fellowship at Mayo Clinic in 1996.

accepting new patients
3.9

21 Ratings
35 years of experience
speaks Spanish, English
Mayo Clinic And Medical School
8 written reviews
1 specialty
9 areas of expertise
1 board certification
2 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
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Medical needs were assumed to be psychogenic. I struggled to get my symptoms taken seriously, even though they did eventually diagnose me with a neurological disease after doing an EMG. Even after diagnosis, I had to struggle to be helped. the psychiatrist I was seeing for anxiety still had to call the doctor to tell him I wasn't prone to imagining symptoms. My balance problems were continually called psychogenic, but I had a VNG recently that showed I have a central vestibular disorder.

October 5th, 2019

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After getting an appointment cancelled and postponed several times (by a robocall) I finally got through to a live person. I am a senior and they expected for me to drive 70 miles for a very early appointment. Being reduced to tears by the receptionist on the phone I finally told her to forget it, I will find another doctor. It doesn’t matter to them if a person is in pain. It is all about $$$! I will find another doctor!

July 24th, 2019

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I've seen Dr. Baum several times and have been very impressed. He is thorough in his explanations, always open to questions, and tells you what options are open. He seems kind and caring.

July 11th, 2019

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Dr. Balm gave me a through examination. He took his time and explained everything to me. He gave me options to think about. I am VERY pleased with my visit to Dr. Balm

February 15th, 2017

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I really like Dr. Balm and that is a night because I am mistrusting with Doctors. Had too many bad experiences. He was very thorough and treated me with respect. He was knowledgeable and supportive.

June 16th, 2016

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I asked the WORST office staff in the world to add to my medical records the DNA test results for my LGMD diagnosis, and they wanted me to pay $500+ to just add what was discovered to my file.

April 3rd, 2015

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If you have migraine, avoid this guy--because he clearly doesn't want to bother. After two years, no adjustments in medications, no interest in new studies or treatments, doesn't ask how you're doing--two minutes and out the door every 6 months. Didn't even ask about a 50 pound weight loss. Made one phone call to his office in two months and nobody wants to bother to adjust treatment orders.

February 9th, 2013

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Dr. Balm spent a lot of time with me and seems very knowledgable. The receptionist is what makes me hesitate to return. She is sarcastic and made me feel very self-conscious, and not just on one occasion.

August 18th, 2011

Oregon Neurology Associates

1 Hayden Bridge WaySpringfield, OR 97477

Tel: (541) 868-9430

Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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SunClosed

Mckenzie Willamette Medical Center

1460 G StSpringfield, OR 97477

Tel: (541) 726-4400


Dr. Michael Ross Balm, MD	Dr. Elaine Josephine Skalabrin, MD	Dr. Matthew Michael Dooley	Dr. Hyungki K Choi, MD
Neurology	Neurology	Neurology	Neurology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (21 Ratings)	4.9 (8 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	4 (47 Ratings)
35 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Springfield , OR	Springfield , OR	Eugene , OR	Eugene , OR
Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School	Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin	Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine	Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine
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Neurology

Alzheimer's Disease
Electromyography
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Oregon, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Mayo Clinic And Medical School

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated in 1991

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