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Dr. Richard Balotti, MD

Dr. Richard Balotti, MD

Pain Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Balotti, MD is a pain medicine physician in Malvern, PA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Chester County Hospital and Lancaster General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 103 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (103 reviews)

Practice

266 Lancaster Ave Ste 200 Malvern, PA 19355
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(610) 644-6900

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Balotti specializes in the areas of Pain Medicine & Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Balotti's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balotti

3.7
103 ratings, 64 with a written review
5 star
60%
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4 star
8%
8%
3 star
4%
4%
2 star
2%
2%
1 star
26%
26%

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Nice dr
Waiting on mri results
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 18, 2025
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It was very pleasant
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 16, 2025
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Showed no sympathy
I started seeing Dr. Balotti in January of 2025 for a herniated disc in my nect. I had an injection given by Dr. Balotti in March of 2025. Although it can take a week or longer for the injection to work Dr. Balotti refused to prescribe the appropriate medication to address the pain I was in. When I saw him in person for my injection, I was in so much pain I was crying. He showed me no sympathy and was extremely condescending. I am finally seeing a doctor that is prescribing the appropriate medication and dose and am so much better able to manage the pain. I was so confused and hurt by this experience and will not see Dr. Balotti again.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 09, 2025
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Do not bother
What’s stood that was the lack of personalization. The reception area was deep in personal conversations with each other ,turned to ask for appointment, ID insurance card and handed me an iPad. The only saving grace was the nice young gentlemen who brought me back to the room and asked a few questions for the doctor. The exam room floor was filthy. I was called to go into x-ray without even asking my name, never offered to be placed into a gown and was told to lay on an x-ray table that did not have any sort of paper barrier. The tech was very vague in her instructions on how to be positioned and appeared very impatient . The doctor spent maybe 5 minutes in the room with me enough time to check my strength of lower extremities, order steroids and an MRI then told me my x-ray looked fine, which was a surprise because I’ve never had a normal x-ray of the spine. I will not be returning to that practice. I will be sure to tell my primary care doctor not to refer to that to anyone.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Mar 06, 2025
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In my humble opinion I believe that he’s a TopDoc
I was very impressed with Dr. Balotti! He is very knowledgeable, articulate and thorough! I believe he is well respected by his peers and his team! As a patient of his, I have great confidence in his ability to provide the best treatment possible and with great care!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Anthony Katona – Mar 05, 2025
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The Man with the Professional Plan
Prompt, polite, professional, Dr. Balotti was helpful and pleasant. He provided excellent advice and a clear plan of “next steps.”
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Konstantinos Patukas – Feb 28, 2025
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Wonderful understanding helpful
Been in his care for years, always been compassionate, caring and respectful and helpful and very informative,
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jan 30, 2025
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Excellent Doctor and Surgeon
Right down to the point. Tells you exactly what will happen at your procedue.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jan 30, 2025
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Nothing, I knew what was wrong from Dr. Zabat, and I’m in a lot of pain. He told me that I wasn’t. How would he know how my body feels????
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 30, 2025
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A genuine Doctor who listens to your needs
A real doctor who listens. I felt educated and respected by him. I left feeling satisfied and hopeful for my future recovery. Health problems are set backs of the unknown, but at primer orthopedics they gave me a road map back to my life. I couldn’t be more great full for there professional team of amazing people. I have had many surgeries with them and never regretted one.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Michael Norley – Jan 28, 2025
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Had an 8:10 appt.. arrived on time sat in waiting room for 25 minutes as every person who checked in AFTER me was taken back to their respective appointments…once called back I saw doc for all of 2 mins. He based my symptoms and treatment on an 1 year old xray and then ordered an MRI.. and follow up. I could have SKIPPED 2 min appt and just had an MRI scheduled instead and then follow up with doc instead of having to use an hour of PTO!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 27, 2025
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Great doctor an awesome staff.
How professional they were!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jan 08, 2025
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Thorough and kind.
Telehealth
Dr balotti always remembers the small details about my case. He helps me navigate treatment which feels hopeless at times. I appreciate him and his team!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Ang B – Dec 24, 2024
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Always helpful
Dr. Listens and provides guidance based on what you tell him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Dec 24, 2024
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He was knowledgeable for sure, but spoke so quickly about what my diagnosis was, referring to specific vertebrae as if I knew what he was talking about. When I asked if there were stretches he could suggest I do he said they “weren’t on his computer anymore” and told me I could just Google it.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 12, 2024
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Very personable, addressed my issues quickly
He was very helpful of my issues and was respectful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Dec 10, 2024
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Uninterested
The doctor did not take the time to get to know me or understand my pain. He never asked about it at all or if my meds were working. Just asked what was taking. Just insisted on me getting shots and getting on with my life.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 03, 2024
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Front desk staff was very compassionate and quick to help. Assistant Luke was helpful and efficient. Dr. B was very to the point, candid, and assessed my awful pain and recommended immediate and long-term relief options.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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JF – Nov 26, 2024
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Visit was professional. A plan of action was established. Now just to wait for authorization.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Nov 23, 2024
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Another referell
He was basically rude and just referred me to another doctor. The appointment after driving 30 minutes , lasted less than 5 minutes .
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
1 other person found this helpful
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Basically rude . – Nov 13, 2024
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Dr. Richard Balotti, MD is a pain medicine physician in Malvern, PA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Chester...read more

  • Pain Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Pain Medicine
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Ruggiero Orthopaedic Assoc. LTD. P C.266 Lancaster Ave Ste 200 Malvern, PA 19355
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: closed
    • Wed: closed
    • Thu: closed
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Office300 Springhouse Dr Ste 200 Collegeville, PA 19426
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Premier at Exton Surgery Center LLC491 John Young Way Ste 100 Exton, PA 19341
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Recipient of 60
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 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

    View all awards

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    11% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Chester County Hospital

    701 E Marshall St
    West Chester, PA 19380
    Recipient of 44
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Paoli Hospital

    255 W Lancaster Ave
    Paoli, PA 19301
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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