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Dr. Alex A Balekian M.D.

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

2/5(4)
1520 San Pablo St Suite 1000 Los Angeles CA, 90033
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Dr. Alex Balekian practices Pulmonology in Los Angeles, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Balekian manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.

Education and Training

University of California 2003

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 31 years of experience

Awards

  • John S. Miller Award, Outstanding Senior Resident, 2006 University of Texas - Southwestern 
  • Outstanding Teacher, 2004 University of Texas - Southwestern 
  • Regents Scholar, 1999 University of California Los Angeles 
  • Alumni Scholar, 1999 University of California Los Angeles 

Treatments

  • Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Problems

Professional Memberships

  • Member American Thoracic Society 
  • Member California Thoracic Society 
  • Member American College of Chest Physicians 
  • Member Los Angeles County Medical Society 

Dr. Alex A Balekian M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1520 San Pablo St Suite 1000

1520 San Pablo St Suite 1000 -
Los Angeles, CA 90033
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New patients: 323-226-5040
http://www.lacusc.org/

Alex Balekian, MD

2000 Stadium Way Barlow Pulmonary Med -
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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New patients: 213-250-4200
Fax: 213-250-3274

1900 SULLIVAN AVE -
DALY CITY, CA 94015
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Dr. Alex A Balekian M.D. has a rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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