I love Dr. Balarbar! She listens to me and takes her time with me. She also makes me laugh. She is very compassionate.
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Biography

Treating the entire family of all ages, and sports medicine. I am married with three children, enjoy piano, outside sports and family time. Dr. Balarbar takes appointments all day on ...
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Newborns (0-28 days)
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Language(s) Spoken
English
Spanish
Education
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1997)
Internship: Family Practice, University of Kansas Medical Center (1998)
Internship: Family Practice Residency, University of Kansas Hospital (1998)
Medical School: University of Kansas Hospital (1998)
Residency: Family Practice, University of Kansas Medical Center (2000)
Residency: University of Kansas Hospital (2000)
Certifications
Family Medicine- American Board of Family Medicine

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Reviews (350) for Melinda Bautista Balarbar, MD

Overall
4.9*
averageRating metric
4.9
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.7
Wait Time at Clinic
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Rate provider 0-10
5.0
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider

Patient Comments**

5.0 Apr 13, 2025 I love Dr. Balarbar! She listens to me and takes her time with me. She also makes me laugh. She is very compassionate.
5.0 Apr 13, 2025 Know her for over 20 years and just love her. Great doctor
5.0 Apr 13, 2025 Caring, very knowledgable
4.8 Apr 13, 2025 Dr. Balabar is the best doctor I have ever seen. She is so kind, caring, and thorough.
5.0 Apr 10, 2025 Dr Balabar is very personable and provides great health care
5.0 Apr 9, 2025 She is the very best doctor, I have ever had, THANK YOU
5.0 Apr 6, 2025 Excellent
5.0 Apr 5, 2025 She is an intelligent, caring, and proactive physician. She truly wants the best for her patients.
5.0 Apr 4, 2025 Dr Balabar was personable, knowledgeable, and professional. She was patient to answer all my questions, empathetic, and caring. Overall, she and her office staff were very helpful, and I would recommend her to my friends and family.
5.0 Apr 4, 2025 I have been a patient of Dr. Melinda Balarbar for several years. When seeing a doctor it is crucial not to feel rushed and always to feel heard. I have never felt rushed during my appointments with Dr. Balarbar. I have always felt that she truly listens and most importantly, that she cares. The health care she has provided me over the years has been invaluable. I feel very blessed to have Dr. Balarbar as my primary care physician.
5.0 Apr 2, 2025 I appreciate her trying to get me answers to why my issues
5.0 Mar 29, 2025 Excellent
5.0 Mar 29, 2025 Professional, friendly, follows through with items discussed.
5.0 Mar 28, 2025 She takes in all that is going on in my life
5.0 Mar 27, 2025 Solid reliable compassionate care
4.8 Mar 25, 2025 Very good
5.0 Mar 25, 2025 Regular 6 month well check and med review
5.0 Mar 25, 2025 Compassionate, kind, asked all the right questions when I left I was feeling relieved.
5.0 Mar 6, 2025 I have been receiving excellent care for 30 years.
4.8 Mar 5, 2025 She listens to my concerns and does not devalue me.
5.0 Mar 5, 2025 She is very patient and will listen to anything and give you all the time that you need.
5.0 Mar 1, 2025 Dr.Balabar is present and listens. She is engaging and cares.
5.0 Feb 28, 2025 I always feel like she takes the time to hear me and what's going on. I never feel like I'm rushed in and out of the office. She gently gives advice for improving health rather than simply regurgitating textbook facts about what needs to change. And her suggestions are always given with the "why" behind them.
4.5 Feb 27, 2025 I've been a patient for years and have always appreciated her patience and advice. The political commentary this time was probably unnecessary.
5.0 Feb 27, 2025 Dr Balarbar listens to all of my concerns. She cares about my health and my family's health too.
5.0 Feb 25, 2025 Dr. Balarbar is a knowledgeable and compassionate physician.
5.0 Feb 20, 2025 Dr. Balarbar is one of the best! She is extremely professional and caring. She takes time to listen and provide the best care. I have been her patient for a long period and I am grateful for the service she has provided all these years, I trust her completely when it comes to my health and wellbeing.
5.0 Feb 20, 2025 Great as always. Love her.
4.8 Feb 20, 2025 Dr Balabar is always amazing. She is kind and thorough. Dr Balabar really cares about her patients..
4.5 Feb 19, 2025 Always very nice and understanding.
5.0 Feb 18, 2025 Dr. Balarbar is my favorite doctor. She takes the time to listen to me and is always helpful.
4.8 Feb 17, 2025 I have OFTEN recommended Dr. Balabar to to many of my colleagues and friends at colleagues. I have had physicians in five different states. I would rank Dr. Balabar's efficiency and thoroughness as the best!
5.0 Feb 13, 2025 Always appreciate Dr. Balarbar's care
5.0 Feb 13, 2025 Dr Balabar always takes time to answer your questions.
5.0 Feb 12, 2025 Dr. Balarbar always takes the time to discuss my health. She is very thorough and not rushed.
5.0 Feb 6, 2025 I have been a patient of Dr. Balarbar's for several years. She is always knowledgeable, professional and kind. She listens and always takes time to answer any questions I might have about my health.
5.0 Feb 5, 2025 She is very caring and knowledgable.
4.7 Feb 3, 2025 She is very patient and listens to concerns and needs. Very friendly and easy to talk to.
5.0 Feb 3, 2025 My doctor is always friendly, a great listener, and highly attentive. I feel truly well cared for.
5.0 Jan 30, 2025 On time and always helpful and kind.
5.0 Jan 28, 2025 Great doctor and staff
3.8 Jan 26, 2025 She is great
5.0 Jan 24, 2025 Dr. Balabar listens to me. She provides thorough answers to my questions and is genuinely interested in my health. She explains things in layman terms that I can understand and doesn't belittle any concerns. She has fantastic bedside manner and I would recommend her to anyone who wants a great doctor.
5.0 Jan 22, 2025 Dr. Balarbar has been my provider since I moved here in 1998. She knows me and my history very well and takes the best care of me
4.7 Jan 22, 2025 Positive
5.0 Jan 15, 2025 Dr. Balarbar provided me when th outstanding patient care.
5.0 Jan 15, 2025 Dr. BALARBAR IS SO PROFESSIONAL, KNOWLEDGEABLE & CARES ABOUT HER PATIENTS HEALTH. I ALWAYS FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH HER DIAGNOSIS AND RECOMMENDED MEDICATIONS AND ALWAYS HAVE A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE.
5.0 Jan 15, 2025 Caring, good listener
4.8 Jan 12, 2025 Dr. Balarbar has a great bedside manner. I feel like she cares about my health and well being. She looks into all aspects of my medical history and is available if a follow-up is needed. She makes a potentially stressful visit to the doctor's office a pleasant experience.
5.0 Jan 9, 2025 Dr. Balarbar listens carefully to my concerns and provides the help needed for problem resolution.
4.7 Jan 9, 2025 Dr Balarbar is always thorough and caring.
5.0 Jan 8, 2025 As always she listens carefully and chooses reasonable and effective paths of care.
5.0 Jan 7, 2025 Really appreciate the level of conversation I have with Dr Balarbar
5.0 Jan 7, 2025 Dr. Balarbar is a fantastic doctor. So caring and knowledgeable.
5.0 Jan 3, 2025 Dr. Balarbar is a wonderful and caring physician.
5.0 Dec 26, 2024 Dr. Barlarbar is a wonderful doctor. She listens to my concerns and is very thorough with my care.
4.8 Dec 24, 2024 She is the very best!!!
4.8 Dec 18, 2024 She listens, she understands, she is smart.
5.0 Dec 15, 2024 Dr. Balarbar is incredibly easy to talk to. Her empathy encourages health related issues.
4.7 Dec 12, 2024 She is like a part of my family
5.0 Dec 12, 2024 Dr. Balarbar is very thorough. She is professional, and she cares.
5.0 Dec 11, 2024 Very professional and pleasant to deal with
4.8 Dec 10, 2024 Dr. Balarbar is very caring and takes the time to answer any of my concerns or questions. She is very thorough and I have great confidence in her treatment of care provided.
5.0 Nov 29, 2024 She was the best. I would very much like to have her as my Dr. Permanently. She was personable. She was a natural. She answered all my questions. She made suggestions. She asked me if I wanted my A1C checked. I am always interested in knowing about my health. She shows concern. When I think of wellness check, I said it would be a lot questions and it was something I had to do. When talking to her I felt good about the appointment. I felt good about myself. She was god sent. I needed that positivity. Her personality is what a patient needs.
5.0 Nov 29, 2024 She very kind, a great listener who cares about me. I always look forward to talking to her because she listens.
5.0 Nov 28, 2024 Dr Balarbar is wonderful! She is knowledgeable and provides great advice.
5.0 Nov 28, 2024 Always enjoy visiting with Dr. Balarbar. She is friendly and very knowledgable.
5.0 Nov 27, 2024 Dr Balarbar provided personal and professional service.
5.0 Nov 21, 2024 Thorough, caring, personable, knowledgeable
5.0 Nov 21, 2024 Very professional and caring
5.0 Nov 19, 2024 Dr. Balarbar is a credit to her profession. She is very caring, very thorough and very concerned about her patients in a direct and personalized way. Few family physicians are like this. She is definitely a standout! 10.5 stars!
5.0 Nov 19, 2024 She is caring and always listens to my needs
5.0 Nov 16, 2024 Very good at going over our test results
5.0 Nov 15, 2024 She takes time to really listen, remembers details about me and my family. Feels like I'm seeing a friend who really cares about my health!
5.0 Nov 15, 2024 She has been my doctor for many years-excellect doctor and always there if I needed her!!
4.8 Nov 14, 2024 She is very friendly
5.0 Nov 13, 2024 Personal. Medically sound
4.8 Nov 12, 2024 Dr Balarbar has been my doctor for many years now. Every visit experience is always exceptional. Dr Balarbar takes time to make sure I understand my diagnosis, treatment options available and what to expect going forward. She is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also warm, approachable and thorough in addressing all my concerns/questions. I am thankful for the excellent care from Dr Balarbar and look forward to continuing my care from her.
4.8 Nov 7, 2024 She has a great bedside manner. She's very knowledgeable and she takes her time to go through the patient's concerns during the basic.

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