Summary

Dr. Tara Balija is an oncologist who specializes in cancer treatment with 18 years of medical experience. She earned her medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed her internship at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2009. Dr. Balija finished her residency at the same institution in 2014, building a strong foundation in oncological care.

Dr. Balija practices in New York, New York, where she focuses on treating breast cancer, including metastatic and recurrent cases. She also has expertise in managing Paget disease of the breast, a rare form of breast cancer. Her procedural skills include performing scintimammography and interpreting mammograms and chest ultrasounds to help diagnose and monitor cancer progression. Patients rate Dr. Balija 5.0 out of 5 stars, reflecting their confidence in her compassionate and skilled cancer care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 18 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dr. Tara Balija

787 7th Ave Fl 11New York, NY 10019

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18 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
New York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYUniondale , NY
Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Med School: University of Connecticut Medical School Med School: New York University Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Tara Balija

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • 32BJ Health Fund
  • AETNA - Commercial
  • AETNA - Medicare
  • Amidacare Medicaid
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - HealthPlus Medicaid
  • Centivo
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
  • EmblemHealth - HIP
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicaid
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicare
  • Fidelis Health Care
  • HealthFirst Medicaid
  • HealthFirst Medicare
  • Horizon NJ
  • Magnacare-Health Care
  • Medicare - NJ
  • Medicare - NY
  • Metroplus
  • Multiplan PHCS
  • NJ Medicaid
  • NY Medicaid
  • Oscar
  • Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
  • United Health Care - Commercial
  • United Health Care - Empire Plan
  • United Health Care - Oxford Care

Medical Specialties

Dr. Tara Balija has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Tara Balija has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Cancer
  • Oncologist
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School2014

Internship

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School2009

Medical School

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiGraduated in 2008

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