Dr. Gary Balster, MD
Dr. Gary Balster, MD is a psychiatrist in Dayton, OH and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Reid Health and Mercer County Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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2218 S Patterson Blvd Dayton, OH 45409Make an Appointment
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3.9
| 5 Star | 68% | 68% |
| 4 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 24% | 24% |
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Dr. Gary Balster, MD is a psychiatrist in Dayton, OH and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Reid Health and Mercer County Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.Psychiatry
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University Cincinnati
Fellowship Hospital, 1988University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1983
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- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 17
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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