Summary

Dr. Susan Ballinger is a rheumatologist with 38 years of experience treating children and adults with conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and immune system. She earned her medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed her residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Ballinger is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Ballinger practices at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, with locations in South Bend and Indianapolis, Indiana. She specializes in treating conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis, antiphospholipid syndrome, and various forms of arthritis. Her expertise includes providing chemotherapy treatments for patients with complex rheumatologic conditions. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 38 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Baylor College Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Susan R Ballinger has 2 locations

Riley Pediatric Rheumatology - South Bend Clinic

211 N Eddy St 1st FloorSouth Bend, IN 46617
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 - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Riley Pediatric Rheumatology - Riley Outpatient Center

575 Riley Hospital Dr # 3Indianapolis, IN 46202
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 - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Susan R Ballinger, MDDr. Amritpal Singh Anand, MDDr. Brent W Mohr, MDDr. Timothy Joseph Swartz, MD
RheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
3.5 
4.6 
38 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Vietnamese, English Speaks English
South Bend , INSaint Joseph , MISouth Bend , INKalamazoo , MI
Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: Saba University School Of Medicine Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Susan R Ballinger

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan
  • Anthem Hoosier Care Connect
  • Anthem Hoosier Healthwise
  • Anthem Indiana PathWays for Aging
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Anthem Pathway Essentials Network
  • CareSource
  • CareSource Healthy Indiana Plan
  • CareSource Hoosier Healthwise
  • CareSource Marketplace
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Marketplace
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Community Health Network Employee Plan
  • Coventry/First Health
  • Deaconess OneCare
  • Encore
  • Encore Combined
  • Encore Elite
  • Encore Workers Compensation
  • Humana
  • Humana Healthy Horizons Indiana PathWays for Aging
  • Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PFFS
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Susan R Ballinger has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Susan R Ballinger has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Gout
  • Lupus
  • Muscle Inflammation (Myositis)
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Patient Care
  • Pediatric Rheumatology
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Indiana, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Baylor College Of Medicine

Medical School

Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolGraduated in 1988

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Susan Ballinger's office located?
Dr. Susan Ballinger's office is located at 211 N Eddy St 1st Floor, South Bend, IN, 46617.
Which hospitals is Dr. Susan Ballinger affiliated with?
Dr. Susan Ballinger is affiliated with Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Susan Ballinger?
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Does Dr. Susan Ballinger accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Susan Ballinger has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Susan Ballinger accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Susan Ballinger accepts on their Vitals profile.

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