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Dr. James H Balcom MD

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

5/5(17)
55 Highland Ave Salem MA, 01970
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Dr. James Balcom is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Salem, MA. Dr. Balcom specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Balcom often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

Education and Training

Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1996

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

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MaleEnglish

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Dr. James H Balcom MD's Practice location

Practice At 55 Highland Ave

55 Highland Ave -
Salem, MA 01970
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Practice At 104 Endicott St Suite 200

104 Endicott St Suite 200 -
Danvers, MA 01923
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New patients: 978-882-6868
Fax: 978-882-6828

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Dr. James H Balcom MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 17 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal Surgeon 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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