Dr. Rick Balestra, MD
Pulmonary Disease•Male•Age 43
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Rick Balestra, MD is a pulmonologist in Portland, OR and has over 18 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Balestra has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease and Sleep Apnea. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BUENOS AIRES / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 2004. He is affiliated with Providence Portland Medical Center. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
The Oregon Clinic
1111 NE 99th Ave Ste 200 Portland, OR 97220Make an Appointment
(503) 963-3030Accepting new patients
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Balestra is affiliated with Providence Portland Medical Center Portland, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Balestra
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Balestra treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Balestra treats other conditions, please contact the office at (503) 963-3030.
Obstructive Lung Disease
Obstructive lung disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions including COPD, emphysema, asthma and cystic fibrosis that cause blockages or narrowing in the airways of the lungs, making breathing difficult.Compare with other Obstructive Lung Disease specialists.
Dr. Balestra is experienced in the area of Obstructive Lung Disease. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Sleep Apnea
Sleep-disordered breathing specialists diagnose and treat conditions, such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing is interrupted during sleep, resulting in symptoms of fatigue, irritability and high blood pressure.Compare with other Sleep Apnea specialists.
Dr. Balestra is experienced in the area of Sleep Apnea. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Dr. Balestra's conditions and procedures:
- Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
- Bronchoscopy
- Sleep Apnea
- Abdominal Abscess
- Abdominal Pain
- Acidosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Alkalosis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Anaphylaxis
- Anemia
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asbestosis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Back Pain
- Bedsores
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bird Flu
- Bladder Infection
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
- Bursitis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Bronchiolitis
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Confusion
- Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dehydration
- Dermatitis Due to Drugs
- Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Dizziness
- Dyslipidemia
- Dysphagia
- Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
- Emphysema
- Empyema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Esophagitis
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastroparesis
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Hypertension
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypogonadism
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lung Abscess
- Lung Nodule
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Muscle Cramping
- Muscle Weakness
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Nosebleed
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Overweight
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pericardial Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis
- Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
- Polyneuropathy
- Polyuria
- Potassium Deficiency
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Eosinophilia
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Insufficiency
- Respiratory Failure
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Rheumatoid Lung Disease
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Sarcoidosis
- Secondary Hypertension
- Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shortness of Breath
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Spontaneous Pneumothorax
- Swine Flu
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Thyroid Goiter
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Viral Hepatitis
- Viral Infection
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wheezing
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Immunization Administration
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
- Respiratory Management
- Sleep Study
- Thoracentesis
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balestra
4.9
Based on 13 ratings
| 5 Star | 92% | 92% |
| 4 Star | 8% | 8% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 0% | 0% |
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
Board Certifications
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Stanford University|University of Cincinnati
Fellowship Hospital, 2014
ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER
Internship Hospital, 2009
UNIVERSITY OF BUENOS AIRES / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Medical School, 2004
- English
- Spanish
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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What are Dr. Rick Balestra, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. Rick Balestra, MD specializes in Sleep Apnea and Obstructive Lung Disease. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Rick Balestra, MD's office address?
Dr. Balestra's office is located at 1111 NE 99th Ave Ste 200, Portland, OR 97220. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Rick Balestra, MD speak?
Dr. Rick Balestra, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.76% Patients that would definitely recommend, 6% higher than the national average
16 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
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