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Dr. Imelda Balboni, MD

Dr. Imelda Balboni, MD

Pediatric Rheumatology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Imelda Balboni, MD is a pediatric rheumatologist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 1999. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

730 Welch Rd Fl 2 Palo Alto, CA 94304
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Balboni specializes in the areas of Pediatric Rheumatology & Pediatrics. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. See hospitals
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Dr. Balboni's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balboni

3.2
6 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
17%
17%
1 star
33%
33%

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Excellent
All of the staff have been amazing in the ~18 mos since my son’s diagnosis. Caring, attentive, communicate things clearly, and made him feel safe and comfortable from the start.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 31, 2023
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A total waste of time and money. They treat a sick child like a corpse to be examined. We were denied any requested testing, and then got referred to the wrong department, another day of work and school missed, plus extra expenses, for absolutely nothing.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 17, 2022
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Dr. Balboni was an essential part of my daughter's recovery in the hospital. She spent a lot of time answering all of our questions and was very easy to understand. She is extremely intelligent and respected by my family. Most importantly, she cares about the well-being of my daughter. I am glad that she is my daughter's Rheumatologist. I feel safe knowing she is the one to take care of her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Darlene D. – Feb 12, 2020
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Dr. Balboni has been incredible through my daughter’s recent diagnosis. She is so gentle and kind and extremely thorough. Our urgent referral was taken seriously and we were seen within a week. When my child had new symptoms, she offered to squeezed us in to be seen on short notice. Dr Balboni works to create a treatment plan considerate of the patient and families’ needs. She responds promptly to emails and is an invaluable part of my child’s care team after her diagnosis. We are very grateful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Walnut Creek – Apr 04, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Imelda Balboni, MD is a pediatric rheumatologist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 1999. She is affiliated with medical facilities such...read more
  • Pediatric Rheumatology

  • Pediatrics

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatric Rheumatology
Pediatrics
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
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Locations

Practice

Mary L. Johnson Specialty Services-Genetics Services730 Welch Rd Fl 2 Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Ronald Joseph MD Inc14601 S Bascom Ave Ste 200 Los Gatos, CA 95032
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Practice

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Practice

Office700 Welch Rd Ste 301 Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

    5555 W Las Positas Blvd
    Pleasanton, CA 94588
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient 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 awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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