Summary

Dr. Mihaela Balica specializes in internal medicine, bringing three decades of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine and completed both her internship and residency at UCLA Medical Center, finishing her residency in 1998. Dr. Balica is multilingual, speaking English, French, Russian, and Romanian.

Dr. Balica practices at California Hospital Medical Center and sees patients in Santa Monica. She treats patients with joint pain and manages complex neurological conditions like epilepsy and seizures. Her practice includes comprehensive blood work and physical therapy coordination. Patients rate Dr. Balica 2.9 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.9
  • 31 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, French, Russian, Romanian
  • UCLA
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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Speaks English, French, Russian, Romanian Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, French, Bambara
Santa Monica , CAScottsdale , AZUpland , CATigard , OR
Med School: University of California Los Angles David Geffen School of Medicine Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mihaela Rucsandra Balica

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross PPO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO - Trio
  • Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Shield of CA PPO
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Coventry/First Health PPO
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net PPO
  • HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Multiplan PPO
  • SCAN Medicare Advantage
  • TriWest - Tricare
  • United Healthcare HMO
  • United HealthCare PPO
  • US Family Health Plan - TriCare
  • Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross

Medical Specialties

Dr. Mihaela Rucsandra Balica has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Mihaela Rucsandra Balica has the following 8 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

UCLA1998
UCLA Medical Center1998

Internship

UCLA1996
UCLA Medical Center1996

Medical School

University of California Los Angles David Geffen School of MedicineGraduated in 1995
UCLAGraduated in 1995

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Dr. Mihaela Balica is affiliated with California Hospital Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Mihaela Balica's office located?
Dr. Mihaela Balica's office is located at 1301 20th St Ste 470, Santa Monica, CA, 90404.
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