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Dr. Karen Kuhn Ballen MD, Hematologist (Blood Specialist)
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Dr. Karen Kuhn Ballen MD

Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology

4/5(6)
55 Fruit St Yaw 7 Boston MA, 02114
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4/5

About

Dr. Karen Ballen is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Ballen specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 31 years of experience

Dr. Karen Kuhn Ballen MD's Practice location

Practice At 55 Fruit St Yaw 7

55 Fruit St Yaw 7 -
Boston, MA 02114
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New patients: 617-724-4000

3300 GALLOWS RD -
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042
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New patients: 571-423-5699

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Patient Experience with Dr. Ballen


4.0

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Dr. Karen Kuhn Ballen MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Hematologist-Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARYl

243 CHARLES STREET BOSTON MA 2114

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51 BLOSSOM STREET BOSTON MA 2114

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HALQUIST MEMORIAL INPATIENT CENTERl

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