Summary

Dr. Tara Balija is a medical oncologist who has dedicated 18 years to treating cancer patients. She earned her medical degree from the prestigious Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai before completing her internship and residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, finishing her residency training in 2014. Her extensive training has prepared her to provide comprehensive cancer care with a focus on evidence-based treatment approaches.

Based in New York, NY, Dr. Balija specializes in treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. She utilizes advanced diagnostic procedures such as scintimammography and mammography to accurately assess and monitor her patients' conditions. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0, reflecting her commitment to providing exceptional oncology services.

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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

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Tara Balija

787 7th Ave Fl 11New York, NY 10019

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Speaks Korean, English Speaks English Speaks English
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Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Med School: Yonsei University Wonju College Of Medicine Med School: New York University School of Medicine Med School: Loyola University Chicago
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Tara Balija has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Tara Balija has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Cancer
  • Oncologist
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2014.

Internship

Completed their internship at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2009.

Medical School

Graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2008.

NPI Number

Tara Balija's NPI number is 1518284579.

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Tara Balija's office is located at 787 7th Ave Fl 11, New York, NY, 10019.
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