Dr. Octavia Florina Balan, MD

Dr. Octavia Balan is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing over three decades of clinical experience to patient care in Buffalo. She earned her medical degree from Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Victor Babes and completed her residency training at Lincoln Hospital. Throughout her 31 years in practice, Dr. Balan has developed extensive expertise in managing complex medical conditions requiring inpatient care.

Dr. Balan practices at multiple locations throughout Buffalo, New York, including Buffalo General Medical Center, Sisters Of Charity Hospital, Erie County Medical Center, and Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo. She focuses on treating patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other chronic lung conditions, particularly when these conditions occur alongside other health complications. Her expertise includes performing diagnostic procedures such as complete blood counts, chest X-rays, and chest fluoroscopy to help evaluate and …monitor respiratory health.