Dr. Nader Balba, MD

Dr. Nader Balba, MD

Gastroenterology  |  
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Age 53
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Dr. Nader Balba, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Fairfax, VA. He specializes in Gastroenterology.Read his story

3028 Javier Rd Ste 300

Fairfax, VA 22031

Contact Information

(703) 698-8960

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Humana

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Dr. Balba is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Virginia
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Balba

Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Balba treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Balba treats other conditions, please contact the office at (703) 698-8960.

Esophageal Disorders

Esophageal disorder specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the esophagus, such as reflux esophagitis, indigestion, and esophageal ulcers through procedures including medication, surgery, and swallowing therapy.Compare with other Esophageal Disorders specialists.

Dr. Balba treats at a

high

frequency compared to similar providers

Based on claims data for 19 conditions and procedures

Treatments
Dr. Balba
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Esophagitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Nausea
Normal
Frequency
High
Frequency
Very High
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Dr. Balba's conditions and procedures:

  • Esophagitis
  • Reflux Esophagitis
  • Gastroptosis
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acute Gastritis
  • Alcoholic Cirrhosis
  • Anal or Rectal Pain
  • Anemia
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
  • Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
  • Biliary Cirrhosis
  • Boerhaave's Syndrome
  • Celiac Disease
  • Chronic Gastritis
  • Cirrhosis
  • Colorectal Polyp
  • Congenital Achalasia
  • Congenital Anomaly Intestine
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Dehydration
  • Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
  • Diarrhea
  • Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
  • Diverticulitis
  • Diverticulosis
  • Duodenal Ulcer
  • Duodenitis
  • Dysphagia
  • Enteritis
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
  • Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
  • Esophageal Motility Disorders
  • Esophageal Ulcer
  • Esophageal Varices
  • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
  • Gallstones
  • Gas-Bloat Syndrome
  • Gastric Ulcer
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
  • Gastroparesis
  • Heartburn
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis B - Immune Response
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hernia
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Ileus
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Intestinal Diverticulitis
  • Intestinal Diverticulosis
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Intestinal Ulcer
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Liver Damage from Alcohol
  • Malnutrition
  • Nausea
  • Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pernicious Anemia
  • Primary Biliary Cholangitis
  • Splenomegaly
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Unexplained Weight Loss
  • Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
  • Viral Hepatitis
  • Vitamin B12 Anemia
  • Vomiting Disorders
  • Colon Cancer Screening
  • Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening
  • Duodenal Polypectomy
  • Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
  • ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
  • Gallbladder Scan
  • Hepatitis A Screening
  • Hepatitis B Virus Screening
  • Hepatitis C Virus Screening
  • Hepatitis Screening
  • Impedance Testing
  • Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
  • Liver Function Test
  • Manometry
  • pH Probe
  • Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
  • Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
  • Screening Colonoscopy
  • Ultrasound, Endoanal
  • Ultrasound, Esophageal
  • VAP Lipid Testing
  • Wireless pH Testing

About Me

Care Philosophy

Colon Cancer is preventable, treatable and beatable if caught early. I encourage patients to obtain their screening colonoscopy at age 50 or earlier if symptomatic. 

Biography

Dr. Nader H. Balba is now accepting patients via TeleHealth, or on-campus at our Care Centers in Fairfax, Fair Oaks and Chantilly, Virginia. 

Specialties

  • Gastroenterology

Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®

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American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology

Medstar-Georgetown University Medical Center

Fellowship Hospital

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What are Dr. Nader Balba, MD's top areas of expertise?

Dr. Nader Balba, MD specializes in Esophageal Disorders. See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Nader Balba, MD's office address?

Dr. Balba's office is located at 3028 Javier Rd Ste 300, Fairfax, VA 22031. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Dr. Balba's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balba

4.1

Based on 29 ratings

5 Star
72%
72%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
14%
14%
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No appointments
Not good. I am unable to even see the doctor. I have called several times to schedule an appointment and they have never answered. The call rolls to voice mail but the mailbox is full, so no message can can be left. Horrible. I will find another doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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May 02, 2023
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Dr Balba is the best! My son has had stomach issues almost all of his childhood and finally Dr Balba listened to him has him on the right medications and he is getting better with every day! It’s hard to get an appointment with him but that’s probably because he is so good! I highly recommend Gastro Health and Dr Balba!
What went well
  • 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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Laura A Mason – Aug 05, 2021
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Yes! Excellent doctor and staff. Very nice, professional and knowledgeable. I plan to continue seeing them.
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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Oct 16, 2020
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I called to schedule a colonoscopy in February. After I navigated the slow paperwork process, the office finally called in mid-May to schedule the next available appointment, which was in early June. In late July, I received a very general letter (no pathology report) that the results were of concern and to have another colonoscopy in one year. Poor communication, frustrating scheduling, rude staff. Dr. Balba may be as good as my internist says, but I'll find a different practice for next year.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
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Falls Church, VA – Jul 30, 2017
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Because of difficulty with schedulers multiple times having to wait months for ordered endoscopies and colonoscopies, can not recommend this terrific doctor to others.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
7 people found this helpful
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Alexandria, VA – Mar 08, 2017
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Horrible experience. I waited an hour for my appointment despite being the only patient in the waiting room and showing up half hour early to fill out paperwork. Despite a diagnosis of diverticulitis, I never met with an actual doctor - only a PA. When I asked to meet with an actual doctor they told me "that's not how it works." They scheduled me for a colonoscopy but I was unable to meet the doctor before hand. I received a call confirming the procedure but no pre-op information or meds.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Nick L. in Oakton, VA – Nov 28, 2016
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My experience is limited only two visits but I strongly feel my choice is right. After a frustrating time with other Gastroenterologists. I went to see Dr. Balba I was impressed, he asked me to redo the endoscopy and colonoscopy although they were only less than a year. Yesterday, I got it done and had excellent report with the photo's and explanation of what I had was given to me. I did suspect some of these things, but now having a proof of it was such a relief.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
7 people found this helpful
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Tima in Fairfax, VA – Feb 11, 2016
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Dr. Balba is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I am pleased with him as a doctor, but the practice is too big. My condition is complicated and ongoing. I have had to call and leave a message for the nurse, waiting for her to respond, which sometimes happens, sometimes not. There is no way to reach the doctor for follow up information after the appointment. Appointments were always running behind, it took almost 2 hours for my last appointment, which was only 10 minutes with the doctor.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
13 people found this helpful
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Catartist in Centreville, va – Jan 16, 2016
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Locations

Gastro Health of Virginia

Gastroenterology Associates of Northern Virginia3028 Javier Rd Ste 300 Fairfax, VA 22031
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Directions

Gastro Health

Gastro Health - Fairfax3700 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 308 Fairfax, VA 22033
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Gastro Health of Virginia

Gastro Health - Chantilly3914 Centreville Rd Ste 350 Chantilly, VA 20151
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

Dr. Balba is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.

Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

Fairfax, VA

83% Patient experience rating, 13% higher than the national average

17 Awards Received

Inova Fairfax Hospital

Falls Church, VA

80% Patient experience rating, 10% higher than the national average

30 Awards Received

Stonesprings Hospital Center

Dulles, VA

73% Patient experience rating, 3% higher than the national average