Summary

Dr. Virginia Balderston is an internal medicine and pulmonology specialist who has dedicated 37 years to patient care. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Her extensive experience encompasses both primary care through internal medicine and specialized respiratory care through pulmonology. Dr. Balderston provides care in English to patients throughout the region.

She practices at Health Quest Medical Associates in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, and maintains an affiliation with UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh. Dr. Balderston focuses her clinical expertise on managing high blood pressure and addressing complex respiratory conditions. Her practice incorporates strength training approaches and hands-on therapeutic techniques to help patients achieve better health outcomes. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.2 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in her comprehensive approach to care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 37 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Virginia Marian Balderston has 3 locations

Health Quest Medical Associates

5318 Ranalli DrGibsonia, PA 15044
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

Upmc Shadyside

5230 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15232

Upmc Shadyside

5230 Centre Ave Ste 538Pittsburgh, PA 15232

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Gibsonia , PAPittsburgh , PAElizabethtown , PADu Bois , PA
Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Virginia Marian Balderston

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - HMO
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UPMC Health Plan - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Virginia Marian Balderston has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Virginia Marian Balderston has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonology
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated in 1989

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Dr. Virginia Balderston speaks English.
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Dr. Virginia Balderston's office is located at 5318 Ranalli Dr, Gibsonia, PA, 15044.
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