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Dr. Shemsu Balker, MD

Dr. Shemsu Balker, MD

Internal Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Shemsu Balker, MD is an internist in Dallas, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from JIMMA HEALTH SCIENCE INSTITUTE in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities Texas Health Fort Worth and First Baptist Medical Center.

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4500 S Lancaster Rd Dallas, TX 75216
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Dr. Shemsu Balker, MD is an internist in Dallas, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from JIMMA HEALTH SCIENCE INSTITUTE in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities Texas Health Fort Worth and First Baptist Medical Center.

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Jimma Health Science Institute

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Vantxhcs4500 S Lancaster Rd Dallas, TX 75216
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Texas Health Fort Worth

    1301 Pennsylvania Ave
    Fort Worth, TX 76104
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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  • First Baptist Medical Center

    8111 Meadow Rd
    Dallas, TX 75231
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