Dr. Rama Balaraman, MD | Ocala, FL | Oncologist

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Dr. Rama Balaraman treats iron deficiency anemia, breast cancer, and metastatic or recurrent breast cancer. She has practiced oncology for 35 years and is affiliated with AdventHealth Ocala, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, West Marion Community Hospital, and UF Health Ocala Neighborhood Hospital.

Dr. Balaraman earned her medical degree from Thanjavur Medical College and sees patients in Ocala, Florida. She speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Balaraman 4.4 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.4

31 Ratings
35 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Thanjavur Medical College
17 written reviews
1 specialty
15 areas of expertise
4 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Balaraman's Ratings and Reviews

4.4

31 Ratings with 17 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 13 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Had a good bedside manner: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Flexible scheduling: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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Dr. Rama is a very dedicated doctor. She really saved my life! I don't know what I would have done without her!

May 1st, 2020

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She has done a great job with me! She is very good.

May 1st, 2020

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I would give her 10 stars if I could! She has been treating me for years and takes really good care of me.

May 1st, 2020

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Dr Rama takes really good care of me. She is nice too!

May 1st, 2020

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Dr. Rama is a very caring and personable doctor. She really takes an interest in how I am doing and really listens to my concerns and makes me feel better.

May 1st, 2020

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She is a very good doctor. She is concerned about your condition and she tells it like it is. She makes sure that you understand all of the information.

May 1st, 2020

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Dr. Rama is absolutely perfect! I give her 5 1/2 stars! She is very thorough and explains everything so well. She prints out thing s for me to take home so I know what's going on.

May 1st, 2020

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Dr. Rama is on the ball! She has treated other family members and she knows what she is doing. She is no nonsense. She gets your issues taken care of.

May 1st, 2020

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Dr. Balaraman is a very good doctor.

April 13th, 2020

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I just can't say enough about Dr. Balaraman! I would give her 100 stars! We go way back. She has taken care of me for a while. She is easy to talk to. She has become my friend.

April 9th, 2020

Florida Cancer Affiliates

3130 Sw 32nd AveOcala, FL 34474

Tel: (352) 732-4032

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Ocala Oncology Timber Ridge

9401 SW Highway 200 Ste 702Ocala, FL 34481

Tel: (352) 237-7170

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Uf Health Ocala Neighborhood Hospital

2100 Nw 35th Avenue RdOcala, FL 34475

Tel: (352) 820-7400


Dr. Rama Balaraman, MD	Dr. Daniel Ako Patterson, MD	Radhika Mcdonald	Katrina Mary Terwilliger
Oncology	Oncology	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.4 (31 Ratings)	4.2 (13 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
35 Years of Experience	44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Russian, Spanish
Ocala , FL	Ocala , FL	Inverness , FL	Ocala , FL
Med School: Thanjavur Medical College	Med School: Saint Petersburg Pavlov State Medical University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Oncology

Bone Marrow Transplant
Breast Cancer
Cancer
Chemotherapy
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Hepatitis C
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Leukemia
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma (Cancer of Plasma Cells)
Myelofibrosis
Myeloma

Dr. Rama Balaraman holds an active medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Florida that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Thanjavur Medical College in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr. Balaraman's NPI number is 1396709424.

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| Leesburg, FL
(0)
Lauren Anne Lucas
Nurse Practitioner
| Ocala, FL
(0)
Alexzandria Dwan Marotta
Nurse Practitioner
| The Villages, FL
(0)
Debra Jean Luce
Oncology
| The Villages, FL
(0)
Dr. Rafael Lima Rocha, MD
Internal Medicine
| St Petersburg, FL
(8)
Dr. Patrick Brandon Vickers, DO
Internal Medicine
14 Years Exp | West Reading, PA
(1)
Dr. David Charles Subich, MD
Oncology
| The Villages, FL
(0)
Dr. Renee Yin Shen Miu
Oncology
6 Years Exp | Inverness, FL
(0)

Where is Dr. Rama Balaraman's office located?: Dr. Rama Balaraman's office is located at 3130 Sw 32nd Ave, Ocala, FL, 34474.
Does Dr. Rama Balaraman accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Rama Balaraman has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rama Balaraman affiliated with?: Dr. Rama Balaraman is affiliated with Adventhealth Ocala, Hca Florida Ocala Hospital, WEST MARION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, and Uf Health Ocala Neighborhood Hospital.
Does Dr. Rama Balaraman accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Rama Balaraman accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Rama Balaraman speak?: Dr. Rama Balaraman speaks English and Spanish.

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