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Dr. Joel Balcom, MD

Dr. Joel Balcom, MD

Emergency Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Joel Balcom, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Mount Vernon, OH and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Alliance Community Hospital and Aultman Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

1330 Coshocton Ave Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Make an Appointment

(740) 393-9000

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Balcom specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Balcom's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balcom

3.9

7 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
71%
71%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
29%
29%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
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Apr 19, 2023
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What went well
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What could be improved
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Nov 05, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joel Balcom, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Mount Vernon, OH and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as...read more

  • Emergency Medicine

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  • Northeast Ohio Medical University

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
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Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Knox Community Hospital1330 Coshocton Ave Mount Vernon, OH 43050
1

Practice

Aultman Alliance Community Hospital200 E State St Alliance, OH 44601
2

Practice

Aultman Ctr for One Day Surgery West2021 Wales Ave NW Massillon, OH 44646
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Alliance Community Hospital

    200 E State St
    Alliance, OH 44601
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 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.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Aultman Hospital

    2600 6th St SW
    Canton, OH 44710
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Mercy Hospital

    1320 Mercy Dr NW
    Canton, OH 44708
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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