Summary

Dr. Pratap Balusu is an internal medicine physician with nearly four decades of medical experience serving patients since beginning his career 38 years ago. He earned his medical degree from M.R. Medical College at Gulbarga University in Karnataka, India, before completing his internal medicine residency training at St. Mary's Hospital through the Unity Health System and St. Mary's Hospital Waterbury Program. Dr. Balusu provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Balusu practices at Mercy Health Saint Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio, where he focuses on treating patients with respiratory conditions. He specializes in caring for individuals with chronic lung disease and COPD, helping patients manage respiratory failure when it occurs. His approach includes coordinating physical therapy services and utilizing diagnostic tools like complete blood count testing and other pathology tests to monitor patient health. Patients consistently rate Dr. Balusu highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 for his compassionate care and medical expertise.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 38 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • St Mary'S Hosp-Unity Hlth Sys, Internal Medicine
  • 8 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Mercy Health - St. Rita's Internal Medicine

750 W High St Ste 250Lima, OH 45801
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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38 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Arabic
Lima , OHDu Bois , PAToledo , OHLima , OH
Med School: Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College Med School: Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Ain Shams University Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Pratap Balusu

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid
  • Bridgeway Health Solutions
  • Buckeye Health Plan
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicare
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Paramount Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Pratap Balusu has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Pratap Balusu has the following 7 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Ohio, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Mary'S Hosp-Unity Hlth Sys, Internal Medicine
St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program

Medical School

Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College
M.R. Med Coll, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, Karnataka, IndiaGraduated in 1988
Karnataka Institute of Medical SciencesGraduated in 1988

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Pratap Balusu speak?
Dr. Pratap Balusu speaks English.
Does Dr. Pratap Balusu accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Pratap Balusu has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. Pratap Balusu accepting new patients?
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Pratap Balusu?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Pratap Balusu affiliated with?
Dr. Pratap Balusu is affiliated with Mercy Health Saint Ritas Medical Center.

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