Amro Balki, MD
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Santa Monica, CA 90404
The Doctors of Saint John's Rheumatology
2336 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 207, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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About Amro Balki
Dr. Balki completed his Medical School at Damascus University School of Medicine. He then completed his residency in Internal Medicine at University of Buffalo/SUNY and then a Rheumatology Fellowship at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. He has been working in Upland, CA in a private practice Rheumatology office for the last 3 ½ years and is eager to establish himself here in the Santa Monica community and build a thriving practice here on the Westside.
University of Alabama School of Medicine
2014
University of Damascus Faculty of Human Medicine
2007
University of Buffalo NY
2010
University of Buffalo NY
2012
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
2012
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
2336 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 207
Santa Monica, CA 90404
1301 20th Street, Suite 440
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Along with excellent care from Dr. Balki and front office staff, I would like to take a moment to recognize Rubin for excellent care, professionalism, and engaging warmth. He goes above and beyond!
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Very helpful, understanding, knowledgeable
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Good everyone is always nice and I always feel listened to
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Dr. Balki and his team are amazing - their care is wonderful and I so enjoy discussing my health with Dr. Balki. I find him to be clear, friendly and caring. He's great!
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The doctor is very, very, very good, but I often wait in the exam room for him longer than expected
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Dr Balki and his staff are top notch providers and they care for me with knowledge, kindness and consideration.!
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Dr. Balki is extremely kind and considerate. He refused your records, goes into detail about treatment explaining everything clearly. The office staff was very professional and efficient and welcoming.
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Dr. Balki and his team have been amazing. They truly care and work hard to take great care of all the patients.
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My doctor was very patient asked a lot of questions and seemed very interested in my situation seemed very polite very encouraging.
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Very impressed with his knowledge of the condition I will be treated for.
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I like my doctors end staff There kind and take time with me to let them know how I feel. They take good care of me and my family
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Very good
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Dr Balki was very through, and gave a fresh new prospective on my conditions. Looking forward to working with him in the future.
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Excellent provider!
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Exceptional doctor!
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Great care always on time!
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My care provider really listens to me and works hard to try and provide solutions to getting me back to myself again. I feel like he's an excellent partner in my health and I can trust him to work with me in helping me achieve my goals. When something isn't working we can move on to an alternate treatment option and he's always there to support that and I really appreciate that. He also supports a well rounded approach with diet exercise and Physical therapy as well.
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Very good experience satisfying my needs much appreciated
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Dr. Balki is always helpful and listen to my concern regarding my husband's health and medications he takes. Wants to know how he is doing and any pain or something that might be bothering him. He is always interested in what I'm saying to him. As a care giver for my husband I really appreciate his concern and kindness.
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Doctor Balky is a great doctor & Human
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Received good care by provider
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All good
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He cares about my medical issue. What ha says makes sense 100%.
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Dr Balki is amazing. He listens, is engaged, thorough and a positive person. A great doctor that I'd recommend to anyone in need of his specialty.
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Dr Balki has always been an exceptionally good doctor.
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DR Balki is the Best doctor ,and explains everything in detail.
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All good
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Always good experience with Dr. And staff. Doctor listens to my concerns tells me what I need to do to address the concerns. Polite staff and helpful with making appointments.
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One of the best Dr
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They're always great. And the appointments are very close to on time, without having to wait long periods of time to see the doctor.
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Dr Amro is an excellent Dr . Dr + (plus)
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Dr. Balki provides excellent care. He answers all questions and is knowledgeable, compassionate and honest with his responses. I feel confident and comfortable in his presence and think he's an outstanding doctor.
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Dr always shows concern and empathy and listens
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The office visit was a very fun one my pleasure meeting the Doctor
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All good
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Dr Balki figured out what was wrong with me and recommended the right dr to treat me. He personally called her and asked her to see me and to get me in quickly. She has been terrific too.
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Dr. Balkhi is amazing, he is very knowledgeable and friendly.
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He's fantastic!
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Caring and professional
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Very professional and effective service.
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Dr. Elbakhi is the best.
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I alway have a good experience with Dr. Balki and his office staff. They are always very nice and on time!
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I so appreciated his patience, wisdom and clarity.
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El tratamiento que me recet? el Doctor funciono muy bien, estoy muy contenta, muchas gracias
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Dr Balki is one of the most knowledgeable, compassionate physicians I have ever dealt with.
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Very aware of my family and asks about their health.
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This doctor knows his area of expertise and displays knowledge and confidence for the benefit of this patient.
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Excellent
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Doc.Balki es un gran doc. Respetuoso , amablemente, explica bien tiene pasinsia especial mente que uno Abla bien el ingl?s definitivamente le no tengo problema con mis doc. Saint John's gracias
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Dr. Balki and his team are great. I feel very fortunate to be in their care.
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It was the first visit with the specialist.
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Dr Balki and he's team are professional, informative and caring. Excellent team!!!
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Great
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Dr. Balki is always professional, knowledgeable, explains everything in simple way. Always, is prepared with medical history. Has pleasant manner.
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Dr. Balkhi is amazing. He's deeply knowledgable and empathetic, highly skilled, and really takes his time with his patients. I can't recommend him highly enough.
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The Dr was excellent in all categories.The male nurse who took my blood was amazing.
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I love the doctor he has been very helpful in getting my pain in my legs not to hurt me anymore. He is very thorough and takes care of my entire body problems rather than just a few problems for my pain.
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Dr. Balki is very caring and understands my disease and medical needs,
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I think Dr Balki is extremely knowledgeable and qualified in this subject area.
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Always cordial and listens
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Dr Balki is a knowledgeable and caring doctor.
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It took 8 months since referred for an appointment.The provider was very caring .
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Kind, professional, understanding, respectful, thorough, attentive
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All the time very good.
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Everything was great
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Always receive good care from this care provider!
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Dr. Balki is caring and considerate. Spends alot of time with you and explains everything. He is the best!! I drive from Santa Clarita to see him would not go to anyone else!
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Love Dr. Balki, caring, Wise and cute!
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Dr. Balki is very personable and easy to talk to. He's energetic, enthusiastic, and very supportive. We appreciate all that he does for us.
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My experience with Dr. Balki was very POSiTIVE and informative.
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Never bad experience
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GOOD
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Everythings fine.
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All persons seen in this doctor's office, listen well, ask pertinent questions, are very helpful.
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I am very pleased with my PCP and the specialists she referred me to.
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Love Dr Balki
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Im very happy with my team doctors
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Front office reception seemed a tad disorganized during appointment set up. But, doctor was fantastic! He was extremely personable and knowledgeable. Wish there were more doctors like him.
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Dr. Balki was excellent. Adding to the high quality of the experience was my interaction with his medical assistant Ruben, who was also a very pleasant, friendly and experienced caregiver.
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I always appreciate Dr Balki and his team and the work they do on my behalf.
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He is the best dr. Only reason I am stayingWith my PPO.
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He is always concerned about helping me with my health issues
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Doctor Balki is Courteous & easy to communicate with.
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All excellent! Love Dr Balki
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He's great
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Dr. Balki never fails to provide exemplary care .
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All good with Dr Balki
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Saint John's has fantastic doctors; however, Dr. Balki is my absolute favorite of all my doctors! With him, I always feel HEARD. My symptoms are never shrugged off, with that nod and "uh huh" ... He listens. Plus, he's just cool. I'm glad we're down to only an annual visit, but also sad that I don't get to see him more, haha!
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The kindest most trust worthy doctor . I've never felt more able to talk about my health.
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No notes. Excellent care and service!
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One of the best Dr.
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Dr. Balki is an outstanding physician.
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Kind and caring doctor
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Have always had good experiences. The physician and staff have always been professional, courteous, and helpful.
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Dr Balki is a very good and caring doctor
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I am very happy with my Dr .He is an excellent doctor.He has helped me with all my issues.
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Dr Balki has helped me stay healthy
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Nothing to complain about. Staff and doctor were extremely professional.
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Satisfied
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Dr Balki is a terrific doctor!
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Always made to feel comfortable and at ease (which is important for a 'Medical Neurotic' such as myself!).
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This was the first visit I like him
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Always receive good care!
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Outstanding bedside manners, enjoyable personality and very knowledgeable about my medical needs.
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Doctor Balki is one of the best doctors that I have recently been treated by. He listens and advocates. He helped me more than any doctor had in over 15 years. He listened, took his time, and didn't dismiss my concerns. He also explained everything thoroughly. I recommend him to everyone I know. We need more doctors like him.
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Very good experience
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Dr. Balki is the best and takes excellent care of his patients. Highly recommend him to anyone!
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Dr. Balki is the BEST!! I also appreciate his new staff.. They are so caring and compassionate!!!!
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I am grateful for this team, their expertise, and care!
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I am getting the all around care that I would like to get.
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De. Balki is an excellent MD
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Dr. Balki is a very knowledgeable rheumatologist. He discussed my osteoporosis, osteopenia, and other right hip condition with clarity. His medical staff and front office people are courteous, respectful, and helpful. Overall, a very good office.
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Very attentive and polite.
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Dr. Balki is an exceptional physician. I feel completely confident in his care because he is compassionate, thorough, and always on top of my health issues. I drive an hour and a half to see him and would not consider seeing anyone else. I trust him completely with my care.
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This was a first appointment with this doctor and he was acting in a consultative role. The visit was excellent.
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Dr. Amro Balki was outstanding! Incredibly thorough. I am so happy I am receiving his care for my osteoporosis. I highly recommend Dr. Balki!
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Dr. Balki was wonderful and very thorough. He made sure I was informed, comfortable and at easy with the procedure. Excellent doctor!!
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Everyone in Dr. Balki's office is always kind and respectful! They give me great care!
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Dr. Balki is exceptionally talented and professional.I am grateful to have his expertise and care.
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Dr. Balki is friendly, informative, listens to your questions and concerns and explains things very well.
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I have been a patient of Dr. Balki for over 10 years. He is always very attentive, knows my history, and listens to everything I have to say. The staff at the office is always very attentive and professional.
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I was given a Paper with the information of what happened that visit. I was very pleased with it.
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I love Saint John's Physician partners all my Doctors are very knowledgeable and very good at their patients so they are always willing to help and support you with any questions or concerns
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I have a very good relationship with my providers. They ask about my family - in particular as it relates to my own health.
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I love my doctor EMRO BALKI.! He is the BEST.!!
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Dr. Balki is a good doctor.
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Todos fueron muy amables, la recepcionista, el enfermero y el DOCTOR, todos saben lo que est?n haciendo, muchas gracias
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Dr Balki knows my history and takes great interest in my care. He is kind, attentive and knowledgeable.
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While my reason for seeing the doctor is still in the investigation phase, I'm happy with the service I received and will hopefully find a resolution in my next visit.
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I appreciated the doctor asking many questions to know about my health history
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Very good rheumatologist
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I was very comfortable and confident in Dr. Balki.
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He is good.
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Dr Balki is an excellent doctor who's taken good care of me
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The Dr Was Very Polite and He Was Very Good Doctor
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ALL GOOD
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Nothing negative to report - all very professional. Doctor especially very helpful and explained clearly all that was required of me.
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Conditions and Procedures
- Acute Arthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Arthritis
- Arthritis Of Multiple Joints
- Arthropathy
- Biologic Therapy For Rheumatologic Diseases
- Bursitis
- Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Cts)
- Crest
- Crystalline Arthritis
- Dermatomyositis
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
- Enthesitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Gout
- Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
- Inflammatory Polyarthropathy
- Joint Injection
- Maternal Collagen Vascular Disorder
- Maternal Lupus
- Microscopic Polyangiitis
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Myositis
- Neuropathic Arthritis
- Non Surgical Management Of Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyositis
- Post Infectious Arthritis
- Pseudogout
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleroderma
- Septic Arthritis
- Sicca Syndrome
- Sjogrens
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Vasculitis
Dr. Balki and his assistant were both helpful. The front office staff seemed a bit aloof
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