Dr. Gregory Russell Balko MD
Emergency Physician
401 Castle Creek Rd Aspen CO, 81611About
Dr. Gregory Balko practices Emergency Medicine in Aspen, CO. Dr. Balko assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Balko examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1995
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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