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Dr. Rick Balestra M.D.

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

5/5(2)
7720b Stenton Ave Philadelphia PA, 19118
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Dr. Rick Balestra practices Pulmonology in Philadelphia, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Balestra manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.

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Ricardo Balestra, MD

7720b Stenton Ave -
Philadelphia, PA 19118
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1111 NE 99TH AVE STE 200 -
PORTLAND, OR 97220
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Dr. Rick Balestra M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist 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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