Amro Balki, MD
Santa Monica, CA 90404
The Doctors of Saint John's Rheumatology
2336 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 207, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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About Amro Balki
Dr. Balki completed his Medical School at Damascus University School of Medicine. He then completed his residency in Internal Medicine at University of Buffalo/SUNY and then a Rheumatology Fellowship at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. He has been working in Upland, CA in a private practice Rheumatology office for the last 3 ½ years and is eager to establish himself here in the Santa Monica community and build a thriving practice here on the Westside.
University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine , Syrian Arab Republic
InternshipSUNY Buffalo General Medical Center, Buffalo, NY
ResidencySUNY Buffalo General Medical Center, Buffalo, NY
FellowshipUniversity of Alabama Hospital, Birmingham, AL
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
2336 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 207
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Dr Amir Balki is a very diligent physician, very loud and clear too. He follows up on and remembers every little details of my situations and is always very helpful.
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Dr Balki was thorough, patient and kind. He listened to me and he seems like a very good doctor. The only issue I had with this office was being tested for gonorrhea and clamidia without being asked. These could not have been causing my symptoms , and since I haven't been sexually active since my last test, there's no way I could have them. That said, I would come back to Dr Balki if I ever needed a rheumatologist.
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Good communication
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Dr Balki I is an amazing ,kind and very professional quick to take action and follow through with referrals .I am very much satisfied with his care
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He was cheerful and made me feel I was a person rather than just another number
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Thorough compassionate brighta big thank you!
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Dr Balki is a caring and thorough doctor. He is intelligent and knowledgeable.
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Dr. Balkhi always takes the time he needs and I don't feel like he's not interested in how I'm feeling and coping with new meds or any concerns I have. He is a caring, dutiful physician.
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I'm happy that my primary care physician referred me to Dr.Balki
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I have received excellent diagnosis of my condition with the proper treatment and follow-up care. I would highly recommend Gr. Balki to friends and family. Staff is always efficient and courteous.
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He was lovely and I felt very comfortable and heard.
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Always a pleasant visit
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Dr Balki is calm, informative and patient. Great overall experience.
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I have always had a good experience with the staff and Dr. Balki. He listens and goes over any medical concerns that I may have.
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Dr Balki is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor who goes well above and beyond, and always listens and explains things in an easy to understand manner.
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One of best
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Dr. Balki is outstanding, fabulous and one of the most caring doctors ever!
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I have been very satisfied with Dr Balki, he is a very good doctor and I drive far to the appointment and will continue to
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Dr Bhalki is the BEST!! He is compassionate, kind, positive, funny and he truly cares for his patients. I refer all my friends to him!
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Dr. Balki very attentive & concern & listen to my health questions.
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Always received good care!
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Knowledgeable and very helpful provider.
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Dr. Balki is very warm and cares. Takes time to explain things and tells me how to make it better.
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The doctor examined me and sent me to the emergency room where appendicitis was confirmed. I had an appendectomy the same day!
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Dr. Balki was all I could ask for in a doctor.He knew my medical history, explained my condition in a manner easy to understand and definitely spent a sufficient amount of time with me. I wish more doctors were as kind and concerned as he is.
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I always get excellent care.
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Balki is the best in his field and Providence cares about my health
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Dr Balki is my favorite doctor and the best doctor I've ever had. He listens and helps, and I trust him.
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Dr. Balki and staff is professional,caring And friendly.
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The staff is always very pleasant. I arrived early and was seen before my appointment time. Dr. Balki is the best!
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Dr Balki, his PA and office staff are uniformly excellent. They have been my lifeline in the past 3 years helping me deal with a complex array of medical issues. I cannot speak highly enough of them.
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Dr Balkhi is kind, competent and attentive. I highly recommend his services for Arthritis related care.
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He's never in a rush
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I feel fortunate to be receiving my healthcare from Saint John's
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Attentive, accommodating, and excellent service
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I appreciate Dr Balki and his sense of urgency. He followed up with me coordinated with other doctors to get my procedure scheduled immediately. Much appreciated!
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Doctor and staff very polite and easy to talk with/ The staff all have great attitudes, always greeting me with a smile, courteous at all times. Also, very professional!
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All very good!
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They're great!
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I feel very confident about Dr. Albacki and grateful he is my Doctor
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Excellent doctor
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Smart guy
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Love Dr Balki. He is very caring.
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I was a patient of Dr Baki's7 years ago when he was in San Bernardino. He was so good I tracked him down so that he could help me with my new medical problem
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Dr. Balki is always very caring and interested in my health
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Dr. Balki and his staff were kind and courteous. I advised the person taking my blood for tests that I had small rolling veins and she listened to me and provided a butterfly needle, as well as told me which vein seems to be the best (which was an added bonus for me). Follow-up instructions were clear, and I was provided with printouts upon leaving. I was able to make a follow-up appointment onsite without issues.
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All experience good
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Office staff very pleasant. Dr Balki is very kind, listens and very knowledgeable
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Provider was clear, concise, compassionate, engaged & reassuring . It's important to leave your appointment more informed & satisfied that everything for the reason for the visit was discussed.. I felt that with this Doctor!
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Balki is the best. He is kind, concerned, and very knowledgeable. I came from PA and my pain was terrible. He had no records on me. But within 5 minutes he had my OA doctor on the phone. And they worked out an answer. He told me when he saw the pain I was in that he would not leave me in pain. I really like him.
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He is very caring and he is one of the best Doctors
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Very attentive and thoroughthough usually late for the appointment.
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Great
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Dr. Balki cured my PMR disease
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I was very satisfied with my visit with Dr Balki !
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"I always have a great time with all the doctors and people."
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All Good!
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Always received good care!
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He cares about you
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Dr. Balki is on top of my osteoporosis treatment. Quick and fast, and thorough... To make sure information is clear. I appreciate that.
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Dr. Balki is always on time and he and his office staff are very nice.
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I have seen Dr. Balki for 9 years and he consistently provides excellent care. He is caring, knowledgeable, and always listens to me. The entire staff at the office is always respectful and capable. I appreciate never having to wait more than 10 minutes for my appt.
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I absolutely love and trust Dr. Balki. He is amazing
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Dr. El Balki has shown a consistent interest in my family situation and has paid attention to things that might be affecting my health in that regard.
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He is very warm and personable. One of the best.
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Absolutely satisfied
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Dr. Balki was caring, considerate and professional. This was my first visit and a very good experience.
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Dr. Balki is one of the best providers I've ever had. He always cares so much about me and my medical problems and always takes the time to explain things fully. He also has such a kind and caring demeanor. He changed my life by taking the time to get to the root of my problems, and he ultimately diagnosed me which allowed me to get the treatment I desperately needed. He has forever charged my life for the better!
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Great experience. Dr Balki was excellent.
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Dr. Balki and staff are courteous, helpful and knowledgeable. I'm pleased to be attended by all.
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Dr Balki is concerned about my health and my arthritis. He has been exemplary in his care with the intent of improving my life experience.
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Dr. Balki was wonderful. He is a great listener and it felt as though he was legitimately taking the time to hear what I was trying to convey. Incredibly smart, communicates with ease, and my experience with him was very a comfortable one. He's simply fabulous.
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Dr. Balki was kind, courteous, attentive and very thorough. He was patient with my questions and so knowledgeable.
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Dr Balki is the most caring physician I ever had
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This was a routine visit. Great doctor!
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He totally listened and understood what I needed and wanted to do.
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Dr Balki is excellent
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Very kind and knowledgeable doctor
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Dr. Balki was extremely attentive ,compassionate ,knowledgeable. He stands out in these categories which is becoming more rare due to time constraints on physicians these days.
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Everything was great thank you
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Dr. Balki is AMAZING!
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The first visit was very thorough and I did not feel rushed. It is helpful to have blood and urine tests at the office.
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I am extremely grateful and blessed to have a Dr a Person like Dr Balki , and his team taking care of me I cannot explain The gratitude I have Such a caring Dr who listens and gives his best Every time I have been to a visit or needed advice Dr Balki has been there 100%
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Dr. Balki is always very thorough, kind, creative with thoughts and suggestions. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
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Overall, I was not disappointed with the Doctor or the staff. I was treated with respect, did not have anything negative to say about my visits to this office.
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Dr Balki is very knowledgeable, respectful and kind. I trust him and so appreciate his good care.
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Excellent
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I'm happy with Dr Balky and the staff
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No bad experience
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Dr Amro is an outstanding Dr in the highest regard.
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Dr. Balki radiates competence, knowledge, careful listening and goodwill. I feel lucky to have been referred to him. Everyone I've encountered in my visits there has been professional, and usually delightful.
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Dr. Balki regularly reviews and takes into consideration all my health issues to determine the impact on my condition. He is excellent at providing advice and additional care information. Excellent listener and very clearly clarifies concerns. Definitely have a high level of comfort with his expertise.
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Great customer service with care
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I always have a good experience with Dr. Balki and his staff.
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Dr. Balki is excellent. I appreciate the fact he has early hours and is on time.
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Great
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The Dr is so easy to talk to with a pleasant personality
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Dr Balki gave me his full attention during my visit.
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My visit with Dr Balki was an excellent experience. He listened and responded with a definiteTreatment plan.
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My Doctor, performed a detailed exam. He listened well and provided easy to comprehend answers.
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Dr Balki truly cares for his patients. I'm a patient for life.
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Dr. Balki is a wonderful RA doctor who listens very carefully to how I describes the issues facing me and is always very proactive in coming up with solutions to mitigate my pain. I feel very blessed to have him as my RA specialist.
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All were courteous and efficient. Respect and concern for all were readily given. Many thanks!!! GOD BLESS aalways!
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Very thorough and very knowledgeable.
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He is a good medical professional. I liked the way he explained me about my health concerns.
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Excellent practitioner. Courteous ,knowledgeable and excellent communicator
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Excellent consideration and care by Dr Balki and his staff is always my experience.
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He's a gem!
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Excellent. Doctor Balki is exceptional. He took the time to look at my medical history and explained to me the situation and came up with a plan. He listened and treated me as human, which is sadly rare. He provided me with options and had tests run. I can't recommend him enough. He brought my faith back in doctors.
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Excellent bedside manner, well informed, helpful so far
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He always looking after my health regarding my lupus.
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Dr Balki always has time for me and is very caring
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Superb.
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Dr. Balki was superb, thorough, kind, and explained things very clearly. Exceptional bedside manner and overall care.
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Dr. Balki is amazing and is always extremely helpful. He has a great attitude & always helps answer my questions/concerns. I am so thankful to be under his care. His team is also very responsive/helpful and do a lovely job making sure everything from appointments to refill requests are handled properly.
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I trust Dr. Elbalki completely in his field of expertise and have referred others to him.
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My care and experiences were all good.
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Dr. Balki is an excellent provider!
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Luv Dr. Balki and his staff is wonderful
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Excellent doctor! Compassionate, articulate, knowledgeable. I've recommended Dr. Balki to others!
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Everything is good! Very happy with all my doctors & they are understanding & give time to listen . Patience & courteous. Thank you !Happy Holiday to all !
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Excellent first visit. Felt very heard and well cared for. Thank you very much for such great care and your thorough evaluation and treatment plan!
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Dr. Balki is a very caring doctor. He calls just to check in on us. I have and will continue to refer my friends to him.
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Great experiences - the doctor listened attentively and explained clearly. The staff were friendly and patient.
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Dr.Balki cured my PMR disease
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Dr Balki is a very professional doctor and truly cares about my well being . Making sure I get the best proper care for my pain. He is also kind and told me , he is always available . The front office answers the phones immediately and makes sure I'm not on hold and gets my questions answered . Great doctor and his front office staff.
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Dr Amro is courteous and extremely intelligent compassionate and friendly. I am happy to be under his care.
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Dr. Amro Elbankhi and his staff are always extremely helpful, professional, and knowledgeable about any medical needs. I would highly recommend this doctor to anyone and I appreciate the top notch care they provide to me always.
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Dr Balki is very good with the care of his patients
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Dr Amro Balki is one of the best physicians in whose care I am privileged to be. He is a lifesaver.
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Dr. Balki has an easiness that gives one confidence of him. Although he gives the impression of being quite busy most of the time, he likewise gives the impression of his interest in the patient. He knows his profession, and that's important.
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Very attentive to my questions regarding test results, etc. Asked about my spouse who is having health issues.
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Great dr. Listens to what I have to say
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He is a wonderful concerned doctor I love him.
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I can't imagine my health situation now without Dr. Balki. He is my hero!!
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Amro Ballhi has wonderful bedsideManner, is caring , takes the time needed and never makes you feel he is rushing to get way from you.
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Very good experience. I especially liked that they were able to draw the blood at his office rather that have to go someplace else for this task
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Clinical Interests
- Achy Joints
- Acupuncture
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Cerebellitis (Ac)
- Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency
- Allergic Arthritis
- Allergic Granulomatosis
- Allergic Vasculitis
- Ankle Arthritis
- Ankle Osteoarthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Ankylosis
- Anti Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies
- Antibody Deficiency
- Antinuclear Antibody (Ana) Blood Test
- Antinuclear Antibody (Ana) Testing
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Antisynthetase Syndrome
- Aortic Arteritis
- Arm Arthritis
- Arterial Biopsy
- Arthralgia
- Arthritis
- Arthritis Associated With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Arthritis Of Knee
- Arthritis Of Multiple Joints
- Arthritis Of The Foot And Ankle
- Arthritis Pain
- Arthropathy
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Autoimmune Epilepsy Ae
- Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (Alps)
- Autoinflammatory Diseases
- Basal Joint Arthritis
- Behcet's Disease
- Bilateral Foot Arthritis
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Bilateral Osteoarthritis Of The Hip
- Biologic Therapy For Rheumatologic Diseases
- Bone Densitometry
- Bone Mass
- Botox For Scleroderma
- Boutonniere Deformity
- Bursitis
- Butterfly Rash
- Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Cts)
- Checkpoint Inhibitor-Induced Arthritis
- Chronic Lyme Disease
- Cogan's Syndrome (Cs)
- Cold Sensitivity Hands
- Complement Deficiency
- Corticosteroids
- Costochondritis
- Cranial Arteritis
- Crest
- Cryoglobulinemia
- Cryopyrin Associated Autoinflammatory Syndromes
- Crystalline Arthritis
- Cutaneous Vasculitis
- Deficiency Of Interleukin 36 Receptor Antagonist
- Degenerative Joint Disease Of The Spine
- Degenerative Joint Pain
- Degenerative Spine Conditions
- Dermatomyositis
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
- Drug Induced Lupus Erythematosus
- Dsdna Test
- Ehlers Danlos
- Elbow Arthritis
- Elbow Osteoarthritis
- Elevated Sedimentation Rate
- Enthesitis
- Erythema Nodosum
- Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome
- Familial Mediterranean Fever
- Felty Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Fibroxanthoma
- Finger Arthritis
- Foot Arthritis
- Forestier's Disease
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Gonarthrosis
- Gonococcal Arthritis
- Goodpasture's Syndrome
- Gout
- Gout Of The Arm
- Gout Of The Elbow
- Gout Of The Hand
- Gout Of The Wrist
- Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
- Hand Arthritis
- Hand Pain
- Heliotrope Rash
- Hibernian Fever
- Hip Arthritis
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hip Pain Over Age 60
- Human Leukocyte Antigen B27 Test
- Hyper Igd Syndrome
- Hyperimmunoglobulinemia D With Periodic Fever Syndrome
- Hypermobility Syndrome
- Idiopathic Arthritis
- Iga Vasculitis
- Immunoglobulin G4 Related Disease
- Immunotherapy Adverse Events
- Inflammatory Arthritis (Ia)
- Inflammatory Myopathy
- Inflammatory Polyarthropathy
- Isolated Central Nervous System Vasculitis
- Joint Damage
- Joint Disease
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Disorder Of Multiple Joints
- Joint Effusion
- Joint Injection
- Joint Pain In Ankle And Foot
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Kawasaki Disease
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Knee Pain
- Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis
- Limp
- Localized Scleroderma
- Lumbar Facet Joint Arthritis
- Lupus Nephritis
- Lupus Rash
- Lyme Disease
- Macrophage Activation Syndrome
- Majeed Syndrome
- Maternal Collagen Vascular Disorder
- Maternal Lupus
- Microscopic Polyangiitis
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Morphea Arthritis
- Multi System Inflammatory Syndrome
- Muscle Weakness
- Myalgia
- Mycotic Arthritis
- Myositis
- Neck Arthritis
- Necrotizing Respiratory Granulomatosis
- Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus
- Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease
- Neuropathic Arthritis
- Non Surgical Arthritis Treatment
- Non Surgical Management Of Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis Pain
- Osteomalacia
- Osteonecrosis
- Osteonecrosis Of The Jaw
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Overlap Syndromes
- Paget's Disease
- Pain Amplification Syndromes
- Patellofemoral Arthritis
- Pediatric Multi System Inflammatory Syndrome
- Periodic Fever Syndromes
- Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
- Plaquenil Checks
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Polyarthralgia
- Polychondritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyositis
- Positive Antinuclear Antibody (Ana) Test
- Post Infectious Arthritis
- Posttraumatic Arthritis
- Proliferative Arthritis
- Pseudogout
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum
- Radial Tunnel Syndrome
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reactive Arthritis
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- Relapsing Fever
- Rheumatic Fever
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Of The Elbow
- Rheumatoid Nodules
- Sacroiliitis
- Sarcoidosis
- Sciatica
- Scleredema
- Scleroderma
- Scleroderma Hand And Wrist Disease
- Scleromyxedema
- Septic Arthritis
- Serum Sickness
- Sever's Disease
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Shoulder Osteoarthritis
- Sicca Syndrome
- Sjogrens
- Smith Antibody Test
- Snapping Hip Syndrome
- Specific Antibody Deficiency
- Spine Arthritis
- Spondyloarthropathy
- Still's Disease
- Synovitis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Systemic Scleroderma
- Takayasu Arteritis
- Tendon Injection
- Tendonitis
- Tendonitis Of Multiple Tendons
- Tenjet
- Tenosynovitis
- Tophus
- Toxic Synovitis
- Trigger Finger
- Trigger Point Injection
- Tumid Lupus Erythematosus
- Tumor Induced Osteomalacia
- Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Associated Periodic Syndrome
- Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease
- Uveitis
- Uveitis Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Vasculitis
- Vexas Syndrome
- Virtual Care
- Wrist Arthritis
I think Dr. Balki is a terrific rheumatologist and a very caring person. He is great at explaining what is going on with our bodies, taking the time to make sure we fully understand. Not all doctors do that any longer!
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