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Dr. Bernard Ballou, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 73
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Dr. Bernard Ballou, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Gainesville, FL.
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Dr. Bernard Ballou, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 73
Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Bernard Ballou, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Gainesville, FL.

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Dr. Bernard Ballou, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Gainesville, FL and has 39 years experience. They graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at University of Florida College of Medicine.They currently practice at HCA Florida Senior Healthcare Center at Springhill and are affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. Dr. Ballou has experience treating conditions like Muscle Spasm, All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ballou received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Ballou is board certified in Internal Medicine.

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Muscle Spasm
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Muscle Spasm
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Muscle Spasm
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Anal or Rectal Pain
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Diarrhea
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Fever
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acidosis
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Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Aspergillosis
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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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
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Detergents
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
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Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Knee Sprain
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Motion Sickness
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychogryphosis
Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scurvy
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Sunburn
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Withdrawal
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Geriatric Assessment
Vaccination
Wellness Examination

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Locations

  1. 1 HCA Florida Senior Healthcare Center at Springhill
    3720 NW 83RD ST, Gainesville, FL 32606
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Jan 11, 2020
Infinitely competent and caring. Takes his time with you and explains conditions and options for treatment. Is good at follow-up with care and referrals to other disciplines. Nursing staff is competent, efficient and pleasant. Would highly and happily recommend.
Beth Munson — Jan 11, 2020
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Care Philosophy

  • The Senior Healthcare Center is an outpatient department of North Florida Regional Medical Center. We are recognized by The Joint Commission for upholding the highest standards of quality care. The Senior Healthcare Centers specialize in primary care for patients 65 years of age and older. Our mission is to provide exceptional primary care to seniors. With our knowledge of the medical, functional & psychosocial aspects of geriatric care, we partner with patients, families and caregivers to improve quality of life.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Bernard Ballou, MD is a geriatric medicine specialist in Gainesville, FL and has over 38 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1985. He specializes in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.
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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Florida
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
    1988
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bernard Ballou, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ballou's profile.

Dr. Ballou frequently treats the following conditions: Muscle Spasm, All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Bernard Ballou, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Bernard Ballou, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

    6500 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL