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Dr. Nancy Balin, MD

Dr. Nancy Balin, MD

Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Nancy Balin, MD is an ophthalmologist in Florence, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1980. She is affiliated with Cooley Dickinson Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

269 Locust St Florence, MA 01062
(413) 584-6666

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Balin specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Balin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balin

3.3

23 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
52%
52%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
9%
9%
1 Star
35%
35%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mike G. – Sep 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jon Anderson, MD – Feb 20, 2020
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ellie kozak in Agawam, MA – Aug 16, 2017
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What went well
No results
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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 26, 2017
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What went well
No results
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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Northampton, MA – May 21, 2017
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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
Helpful
Nadine Gallo in Hadley, MA – Apr 07, 2017
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nina in North Granby, CT – Sep 10, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
J.R. in Leverett, MA – Apr 23, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Nancy Balin, MD is an ophthalmologist in Florence, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1980. She is affiliated with Cooley Dickinson Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Precept-dr Collis

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986

  • Albany Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1984

  • Exempla St Joseph Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Wohl Family Dentistry LLC269 Locust St Florence, MA 01062
1

Practice

Baystate Mary Lane Hospital85 South St Ware, MA 01082
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cooley Dickinson Hospital

    30 Locust St
    Northampton, MA 01060
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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