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Dr. Robert Balbis, DO

Dr. Robert Balbis, DO

Family Medicine*

Dr. Robert Balbis, DO is a family medicine physician in Gainesville, FL. He is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (25 reviews)
Telehealth AvailableAccepting New Patients
4343 Newberry Rd Ste 12
Gainesville, FL 32607

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Balbis specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Balbis' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balbis

3.1
25 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
48%
48%
4 star
4%
4%
3 star
4%
4%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
44%
44%

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Saved My Life
His very thorough examination showed that my vague symptoms were due to cancer. Would have been easy for a doctor to miss. He referred me to a competent specialist and now I’m cancer free. Without this early detection and intervention, the cancer would have most likely progressed to a phase with poor prognosis.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Brett – Sep 02, 2022
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Yes, He is very caring and knowledgeable about his patients.
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 other person found this helpful
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Brenda Monies – Apr 13, 2021
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Dr. Balbis has been far and above the most thorough and concerned about our Primary Care Physician we have experienced. We arrive for our appointments and Traci checks us in. Dr. Balbis comes in and asks how we are if my adult son, he calls him by name, has been in contact with me. He asks about my husband's retirement and if we have started traveling yet. He hasn't even turned around to the computer yet at this point. He makes you feel comfortable and that you are not just a Patient but a friend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Linda Stanley – Feb 03, 2020
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after 5 visits not so good ........not able to see good communications of info from PAs to Doc.....not able to get in for MRI to find out I really had a broken back....which I new nothing about but I was having terrible pain......after they finally got me in( or I did )they said "no wonder I was having pain"(Duh).....I really like the Doctor ......I could really say something else because he really hurt my feelings by what he said to me .....but I am really trying to get past that because I thin
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 19, 2019
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Saw Dr. Balbis in Shands Inpatient rehab. Found him very knowledge and caring. Putting the patient concerns and needs as a priority. I do not live in the area as we were visiting our daughter. If we lived here I would seek him out as my physician!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Dianne Knight in Dade city , FL – Dec 05, 2018
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Dr. Balbis is genuinely invested in taking care of his patients. He is incredibly responsive (as is his staff) and is able to think outside of the box in terms of treatment options. I have been to NUMEROUS other physicians and he is honestly the first (and only) one to really look at all of the possible contributing factors. He also explains things very clearly. I would highly recommend Dr. Balbis!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Gainesville, FL – Jan 03, 2017
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Incompetent office staff, rude nurses, difficulty getting in because he's always accepting new patients, having trouble getting medication refills, and refusal to fill a medication that was previously prescribed with no issues.
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
8 others found this helpful
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Spaz in Gainesville, FL – Sep 26, 2016
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  • Family Medicine

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  • Jackson Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Michigan State University

    Internship Hospital

  • Michigan State University

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

    6500 W Newberry Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32605
    Recipient of 80
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence 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.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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