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Dr. James C Balserak, MD

Dermatology, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Surgery
35 years of experience
Tucson Medical Center 5301 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 327-5461

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Brief Intro

Brigadier General James C. Balserak is Air National Guard Assistant for Mobilization and Reserve Affairs, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense. In this capacity, he advises on plans, policies and standards as they relate to Joint Reserve Component Mobilization and Medical Readiness within the Department of Defense.Brigadier General Balserak began his military career as an Army Reserve Officers Training Corps cadet at the University of Virginia, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa as an Echols Scholar, and later received his commission in 1988 as a Medical Services Corp Officer in the Virginia Air National Guard while attending the Medical College of Virginia.He completed his Surgical Residency at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center in Tucson, AZ. He obtained his Master’s Degree in Public Health with a concentration in Disaster Preparedness from Benedictine University, Illinois. He is a combat veteran having served as a member of a forward surgical team at the 447th Air Expeditionary Group Expeditionary Medical Squadron at Baghdad International Airport, Iraq in 2004. In 2007 General Balserak was assigned as Commander, 447th Expeditionary Medical Squadron at Sather Air Base, Iraq. In 2009 he served as a trauma surgeon at the Joint Theatre Hospital at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan and most recently was assigned as a Critical Care Air Transport Team Leader within the 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany.As a civilian, Dr. Balserak is a senior partner at Southwestern Surgery Associates with an emphasis in Endocrine Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Medicine and Disaster Preparedness.Participating with most major health plans, Dr. Balserak is accepting new patients. He is affiliated with Tucson Medical Center, Tucson Surgery Center and consults at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine - 1990

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Tucson Medical Center
5301 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712

Specialties Treated

Surgery
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Surgical Oncology
Dermatology
Oncology
Aerospace Medicine
Family Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Abdominal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Benign Thyroid Diseases
Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
Skin Cancer
Wounds
Destruction of Benign/Premalignant Skin Lesions
Scars
Non-Toxic Goiter
Abscess
Cyst
Cancer
Appendicitis
Breast Disorders

Procedures Performed

Male Breast Reduction
Tumor Removal
Scar Revision
Spleen Surgery/Splenectomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Hernia Repair
Thyroidectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
Appendectomy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Aetna
University of Arizona Health Plans
Humana
Medicare
Triwest Healthcare Alliance
Meritain Health

Cancer 22
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 18
Orthopedics 35
Neurology & Neurosurgery 27
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 34
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 37
Diabetes & Endocrinology 13
Children's Hospital 6
Urology 32
Psychiatry 28
Geriatrics 34
Rehabilitation 19
Obsterics & Gynecology 3
Ear, Nose & Throat 4
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 5
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 3