Dr. Rick Balestra, MD
Dr. Rick Balestra, MD is a pulmonologist in Portland, OR and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Balestra has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BUENOS AIRES / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center and Providence Portland Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
The Oregon Clinic
1111 NE 99th Ave Portland, OR 97220Make an Appointment
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Dr. Balestra is affiliated with Providence Portland Medical Center Portland, a highly rated hospital.
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Balestra specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. • See board certifications
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balestra
4.9
| 5 Star | 93% | 93% |
| 4 Star | 7% | 7% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
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About Me
biography
Dr. Balestra was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He attended medical school at the University of Buenos Aires, where he received his MD. He completed his internal medicine residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center. After his residency, he had...read morePulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Stanford University|university Of Cincinnati
Fellowship Hospital, 2014Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 2009University Of Buenos Aires / Faculty Of Medicine
Medical School, 2004
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- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView 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.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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