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Dr. Virgil Balint, MD

Dr. Virgil Balint, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*

Dr. Virgil Balint, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Reston, VA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Reston Hospital Center and Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Practice

1860 Town Center Dr Ste 430 Reston, VA 20190
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Dr. Balint's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balint

3.7
38 ratings, 16 with a written review
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Dr. Virgil Balint is one of my favorite doctors. Why? He listens to the patient. He has immense knowledge, and uses it effectively to understand the patient and his pain issues. He has amazing skills at using non-surgical and non-invasive treatments to zero-in on the sources of pain and treat it effectively. Dr. Balint has given me a better, pain-free life so that I can enjoy doing the things I love - playing golf, walking, traveling and staying on my feet for hours to cook my daughter's favorite dishes.
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
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Pradeep Ganguly – Apr 13, 2021
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I went to Dr. Balint with painful lower back issues. He gave me relief for over a year. Definitely worth the discomfort to provide relief.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Dec 09, 2019
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Dr.Balint is one of the best doctors I have even seen. After 6 years of seeing him. He is always going above and beyond to make sure to address all my issues and help anyway he can in my pain. I definitely recommend going to see him. He is the only one I trust putting needles in my spine. Anytime I have an issue he always makes time to see me or calls me back to address my concerns.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2019
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I have seen Dr Balint for many years. He is my hero, he helps to keep me moving.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 07, 2019
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Dr. Baling and the staff were very helpful. They looked at the MRI and recommended some specific treatment. I was given two injections that really helped address the pain I had been experiencing.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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SF – Nov 08, 2018
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In treating sural nerve pain following ankle tendon surgery he injected the space between my lumbar spine with enough steroids so couldn’t feel my entire left leg , left foot, buttocks and bladder for over 1.5 hours. PAINFUL injections - I screamed. I’ve had injections in my lumbar spine and facet joints in the past and have never experienced this intense pain. Thanks to him I now have severe weakness / Sciatica pain on my left side. He created more problems. Can NOT recommend him.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Nancy Sampson – Jun 08, 2018
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Dr Balint has been my Dr since 1994. I was hurt in an auto accident. He listens and responds in language you can understand. He is always looking for ways to help.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Rhonda Roberts in Vienna Va – Apr 09, 2018
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Highly recommended. The most professional, thoughtful, competent & communicative doctors I had seen in 20-years. I have been under his care for several back problems requiring epidurals & associated treatments. He speaks in a clear & honest manner about everything he will do during the procedures & really helped me through my fears & anxiety in a thoughtful & caring manner. His nurse Debra demonstrate the kind of compassion & empathy to me that I would expect from a family member.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Henry in Chantilly – Feb 02, 2018
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Dr Balint actually listens and spends time with the patients, and explains the rationale behind his treatment decisions. I would highly recommned him
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Manassas, VA – Nov 16, 2017
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“Dr. Balint of National Spine and Pain is an expert in his field and exceptional in every way! He is extremely thorough, very professional, and very experienced with every procedure that he administers at NSP! He knows instantaneously the clinical course of treatment to follow with any given medical condition. He is methodical and erudite. I have continuous, total confidence in him, and I appreciate how he has improved my quality of life dramatically. The staff at his office are great, too!
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
2 others found this helpful
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A. Kurtz in Arlington, VA – Oct 09, 2017
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I came to the Spine and Pain Center with a lot of pain and weakness in both legs with pins and needle feeling. Dr. Balint gave me 3 injections and a huge amount of opioids. After 4 months of taking all of these, he got me hooked on this and then indicated he did not want to see me any longer. He did not even try to get me off of the opioid withdrawal with smaller doses of pain medicine or with Zubsolv or Suboxone. I had 10 days of the worst pain I believe a person could ever have.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
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
3 others found this helpful
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Leesburg – May 17, 2017
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Nurse is so rude and mean. More pain after injection than when I first came to him. Go else where
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Garieballa Nagi in Sterling va – Jan 17, 2017
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Dr. Balint & Deb Nelson have cared for me since August 2012. I have moved to Colorado and terrified of seeing a new doctor. I have so much respect for both Dr. Balint and Deb, his trustworthy PA, and it's difficult to my care over to a new doctor, especially one who is 20 years+ younger and less experienced. But, one horrific injection that I desperately need, it's truly a "one shot" deal for the new doc and if it doesn't work, I'll return to VA or pay out of pocket for his CO recommendation.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Kathy in Broomfield, CO – Oct 05, 2016
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I'm a current patient of Dr. Balint. I have been seeing him for 4-5 years now with a chronic back issue (L4-L5). I travel from another state to see him because he's the only one I will trust giving epidural injections, he's that meticulous. I love his nurse, Victoria, and the Billing people are always helpful and efficient. I've been able to avoid risky back Fusion surgery by seeing him, and I'm also able to remain active. You want to avoid surgery? This man works wonders.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Krisk in Atlanta, GA – May 16, 2016
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3 minutes of the 2.5 hours I spent at his office were spent with Virgil. 2 of those 3 minutes were spent asking the same questions his assistant had just asked, also answered in my pre-appt forms. The final minute was spent by him demonstrating that he wasn't listening & the only options he offered were in-house procedures. I spent more time interacting with his billing staff than with him and his assistant combined. Highly recommended you go elsewhere.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Reston, VA – Apr 22, 2016
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I found the staff (nurses) totally inconsiderate. Dr. Balint didn't treat me like a patient. Did not ask any follow up questions. During injection and after injection I was extremely in pain and could not stop my tears; not even once Dr. Balint or his nurse asked me if I was ok. Instead they had personal conversation while I was receiving injection. Sadly I must say this was my second visit and totally different than my first experience. I will never return to that office.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
12 others found this helpful
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S. Tru in Sterling, VA – Dec 26, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

"Sincerity, compassion, excellent diagnostic skills, and innovative treatment are my prescription for treating pain."

biography

Dr. Balint joined National Spine & Pain Centers in 1989 after serving as Chief Resident of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at St. Francis and Mercy Hospitals in Pittsburgh. For the first six years of his tenure with the practice, he served...read more

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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  • Saint Francis Medical Center|university Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • University Hospital|upmc Mercy

    Internship Hospital

  • Victor Babes University Of Medicine And Pharmacy Timisoara

    Medical School
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Physical Medicine Associates LTD1860 Town Center Dr Ste 430 Reston, VA 20190
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Office11350 McCormick Rd Ste 501 Hunt Valley, MD 21031
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