Dr. Michael Balk, MD
Cardiology*•Male•Age 63
Cardiology*
Dr. Michael Balk, MD is a cardiologist in Marietta, GA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1987. He specializes in Cardiology and Clinical Cardiology.
Emory Clinic
137 Johnson Ferry Rd Marietta, GA 30068Hospital Highlight
Dr. Balk is affiliated with Emory University Hospital Atlanta, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balk
4.5
| 5 Star | 88% | 88% |
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| 1 Star | 13% | 13% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Balk to family and friends is 4.5 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
Excellence in cardiovascular care.I treat my patients like I would treat my family and try to avoid unnecessary testing.
biography
Chief Quality Officer, Emory ST. Joseph's HospitalCurrent president AHA chapter.
Former ACC council for 6 years.
Cardiology
Clinical Cardiology
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Emory University School Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 1993University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 1990Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
Residency Hospital, 1990University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1987
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Emory Clinic
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 37
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 43
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 37
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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