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Dr. Sophie Balk, MD

Dr. Sophie Balk, MD

Pediatrician
1621 Eastchester Rd, Bronx, NY
Sophie J. Balk, MD, is an Attending Pediatrician at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and Professor of Pediatrics at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Balk’s clinical focus is on general pediatrics, as well as pediatric environmental health. In 1969, Dr. Balk received her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology at Cornell University. She then attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine and received her Doctor of Medicine in 1974. Dr. Balk’s postgraduate training, which began in 1974 and ended in 1977, was done at Montefiore. During this time, she completed an internship and residency in Pediatrics. Expanding from her clinical focus, Dr. Balk’s research and educational efforts primarily focus on pediatric environmental health. Her work has been shared at many invited presentations, lectures and meetings, and has also been published in a number of books and peer-reviewed journals. She is Associate Editor of Pediatric Environmental Health, a book published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Balk was inducted into the Leo M. Davidoff Society in 2015 by Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is a member of professional societies including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Academic Pediatric Association. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

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About Dr. Sophie Balk

Sophie J. Balk, MD, is an Attending Pediatrician at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and Professor of Pediatrics at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Balk’s clinical focus is on general pediatrics, as well as pediatric environmental health. In 1969, Dr. Balk received her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology at Cornell University. She then attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine and received her Doctor of Medicine in 1974. Dr. Balk’s postgraduate training, which began in 1974 and ended in 1977, was done at Montefiore. During this time, she completed an internship and residency in Pediatrics. Expanding from her clinical focus, Dr. Balk’s research and educational efforts primarily focus on pediatric environmental health. Her work has been shared at many invited presentations, lectures and meetings, and has also been published in a number of books and peer-reviewed journals. She is Associate Editor of Pediatric Environmental Health, a book published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Balk was inducted into the Leo M. Davidoff Society in 2015 by Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is a member of professional societies including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Academic Pediatric Association. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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Allergy Consultation
Annual Physical
Child with Fever
Ear Infection
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Pediatric Consultation
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Office location

Comprehensive Family Care Center
1621 Eastchester Rd, Bronx, NY 10461
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Board certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics

Education and training

  • Medical School - Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Doctor of Medicine
  • Montefiore Medical Center, Internship in Pediatrics
  • Montefiore Medical Center, Residency in Pediatrics
  • Cornell University (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

  • Academic Pediatric Association
  • American Academy of Pediatrics

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor
  • Dr. Balk is Associate Editor of Pediatric Environmental Health, a Book Published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1225113608

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Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. Sophie Balk's office is located at 1621 Eastchester Rd, Bronx, NY 10461.

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Dr. Sophie Balk is certified by American Board of Pediatrics.

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Dr. Sophie Balk frequently sees patients for Allergy Consultation, Annual Physical, Illness, Pediatric Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Sophie Balk on their profile.

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Dr. Sophie Balk speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Sophie Balk in reviews?

13 patients have reviewed Dr. Sophie Balk. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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