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Dr. Larry Balentine, MD

Dr. Larry Balentine, MD

Family Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Larry Balentine, MD is a family medicine physician in Port Angeles, WA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Balentine has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities Jefferson Healthcare and Olympic Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

240 W Front St Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 452-7891

Dr. Balentine is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Balentine specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Balentine's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balentine

3.8

30 ratings, 13 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
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Irene bourm – Apr 22, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Nichole – Oct 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Anna Phelps – Oct 22, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cheri in WA – Sep 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Rick P in Bremerton, WA – Nov 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jessica in Port orchard, WA – Oct 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jan 17, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Debbi Anderson in Seattle, WA – Dec 08, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Thoosa Bee in Port Townsend WA – Oct 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Barbara Wilson in Hansville, WA – Mar 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
sequim, wa – Mar 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
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No way in Seattle, WA – Jan 26, 2017
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About Me

biography

Serving Port Angeles, Sequim, Forks and surrounding communities, Larry Balentine, MD, provides Family Medicine / Primary Care focused on lasting, caring relationships with patients and their families.

  • Family Medicine

  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Kansas Medical Center- Kansas City

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Kansas School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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Dr. Balentine is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Practice

    North Olympic Healthcare Network Pharmacy-Dhc240 W Front St Port Angeles, WA 98362
    1

    Practice

    Puget Sound Rheumatology PLLC20700 Bond Rd NE Ste 104 Poulsbo, WA 98370
    2
    North Olympic Healthcare Network933 E 1st St Port Angeles, WA 98362
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Jefferson Healthcare

      834 Sheridan St
      Port Townsend, WA 98368
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

      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

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      92%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Olympic Medical Center

      939 Caroline St
      Port Angeles, WA 98362

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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