Summary

Dr. Scott Balson is a family medicine and internal medicine physician who has been caring for patients for 37 years. He earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his residency at Rapid City Regional Hospital. His extensive experience spans both family medicine and internal medicine, allowing him to provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages. Dr. Balson speaks English and brings nearly four decades of medical expertise to his practice.

Dr. Balson practices at MultiCare Gig Harbor Primary Care in Gig Harbor, Washington, and maintains hospital affiliations with Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, joint pain, and osteoarthritis. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and breast cancer screenings. Patients consistently rate Dr. Balson highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 37 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Rapid City Regional Hospital
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

MultiCare Gig Harbor Primary Care

4545 Point Fosdick Drive Suite 250Gig Harbor, WA 98335
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

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Scott Balson

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - HMO
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Premera Blue Cross - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Progressive
  • Regence BlueShield
  • SAMBA
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Dr. Scott Balson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Scott Balson has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Cognitive Issues/Testing
  • Confusion
  • Dementia
  • Dementia Testing
  • EOL Care
  • Hot Flashes
  • Internal Medicine
  • Menopause
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Senility
  • Urinary Incontinence

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Rapid City Regional Hospital

Medical School

University Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated in 1989

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Scott Balson speak?
Dr. Scott Balson speaks English.
Is Dr. Scott Balson accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Scott Balson accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Scott Balson affiliated with?
Dr. Scott Balson is affiliated with Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital.

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