
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleVideo
Locations
- Massachusetts General Vein Care Center
- 104 Endicott Street, Medical Office Building; Suite 200, Danvers, MA 01923
- Get Directions
- phone: 978-882-6885
- fax: 978-882-6860
- Salem Hospital Wound and Hyperbaric Center
- 81 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
- Get Directions
- phone: 978-354-3584
- fax: 978-825-5945
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Virginia Medical Center, Vascular Surgery (General Surgery), 2005
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Laparoscopic Surgery, 2004
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 2003
- Medical Education: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 1996
Board Certifications
- Vascular Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2006
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2004
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
166 ratings, 59 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 1/29/2026
Entire staff is great ? This elite team is truly the definition of excellence and should be recognized for their dedication and commitment to providing the best possible care ??
- Reviewed on 1/7/2026
Kind and very profesional
- Reviewed on 1/5/2026
He was very easy to understand and provide me with information that I could understand and I find him to be a very good vascular surgeon.
- Reviewed on 1/4/2026
Dr. Balcom is the most approachable, kind and understanding medical professional (possibly person) that I have been in contact with. He and his staff are only concerned about their patients and their care. Incredible doctor, nurses and staff.
- Reviewed on 1/3/2026
Excellent
- Reviewed on 12/20/2025
Dr. Balcom is so professional and at the same time very friendly and easy to talk with.
- Reviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr balcon and his staff were all courteous and professional... they all took excellent care of me
- Reviewed on 12/15/2025
I like this doctor very much because he's very kind and he's very explicit on the things that he has to tell me. So for that reason I like him a lot and I'm willing to recommend him to any friend that asks me for a specialist. Okay. Thank you. Bye.
- Reviewed on 11/30/2025
Not much more just keep up the good work
- Reviewed on 11/29/2025
Dr Balcom is very knowledgeable about my history.
- Reviewed on 11/26/2025
It was as it should be
- Reviewed on 11/27/2025
Very personable and professional
- Reviewed on 11/23/2025
Great staff
- Reviewed on 11/22/2025
Ver positive visit . Doctor nurse and staff very kind and caring
- Reviewed on 11/21/2025
After waiting 45 minutes to be seen the doctor was very apologetic and down to business.
- Reviewed on 11/20/2025
He was professional and informative. He listened and answered my questions fully.
- Reviewed on 11/16/2025
Dr. Balcom is an excellent doctor. I have great faith in him.
- Reviewed on 11/15/2025
Dr Balcom top notch doctor in his field !
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr Balcom was very thorough. He explained step by step what waa going on
- Reviewed on 11/9/2025
Always great experience w the Dr. Balcom.
- Reviewed on 11/9/2025
Top notch
- Reviewed on 11/6/2025
Dr. B is the best.
- Reviewed on 11/2/2025
Dr Balcom is excellent!
- Reviewed on 11/2/2025
Very thorough and communicated Very well about my prognosis.
- Reviewed on 10/26/2025
Very professional and clearly addressed my questions and concerns.
- Reviewed on 10/26/2025
Great surgeon and person!
- Reviewed on 10/12/2025
Experienced , knowledgeable and easy to speak with.. very nice appointment.
- Reviewed on 10/9/2025
Great experience overall. All of the nurses and the doctor were excellent.
- Reviewed on 9/27/2025
The overall experience with Dr. Balcom was awesome in every aspect. He answered every question. I felt comfortable with him. The nurses were great. And I definitely recommend him to any friend. Thank you very much.
- Reviewed on 9/27/2025
The doctor was very knowledgeable and listened carefully while I explained my medical history. I felt comfortable with his experience and his recommendations for my ongoing care.
- Reviewed on 9/22/2025
This was my first time meeting with Dr. Balcolm, his nurse [redacted] and his assistant [redacted]. They were all super nice. Dr. Balcolm presented me with a plan of care going forward which I agree with and I look forward to seeing him again in the future.
- Reviewed on 9/18/2025
Confident enough to work with him.
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
Very professional and capable. I would recommend him. Very pleased with the outcome.
- Reviewed on 8/29/2025
Dr. Balcom was absolutely phenomenal. We spoke about all of the things that went into the surgery. He listened when I had moments of pain. [redacted] While we were there, it was a phenomenal experience. And I cannot thank this team enough. They're awesome people. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 8/23/2025
Dr. Balcom was professional and explained things clearly and concisely.
- Reviewed on 8/21/2025
Dr Balcom understood my issues and was clear in spelling out next steps and likely outcomes. He is very positive in his demeanor and I feel strongly about being in the right hands.
- Reviewed on 8/20/2025
Top notch !
- Reviewed on 8/19/2025
Caring and informative very satisfying
- Reviewed on 8/16/2025
Dr. Balcom is so caring and describes medical details in a clear, understandable way. I have full confidence in his care.
- Reviewed on 8/21/2025
I like Dr. Balcom, very easy to talk to.
- Reviewed on 8/4/2025
Very knowledgeable and kind.
- Reviewed on 8/2/2025
I am very comfortable with this doctor. He cares and is very professional and friendly.
- Reviewed on 8/2/2025
very good
- Reviewed on 7/31/2025
Dr Balcom and NP [redacted] were excellent in communicating about the procedure and making sure I was comfortable and understanding every step of the way. The procedure was done efficiently and effectively.
- Reviewed on 7/30/2025
We appreciate Dr. Balcony care and knowledge however this time he dud not serm to have been informed about my request for a leg ultrasound due to increased discomfort.
- Reviewed on 7/23/2025
Everyone I met were courteous, professional, and provided all the information I needed. Additionally they all made me very comfortable. I would definitely recommend them to all friends and family.
- Reviewed on 7/5/2025
The attention was very precise and sharp, they didn't even ask me if I had any doubts, I left without understanding anything after waiting for 2 months for this appointment which had me very worried and I remained the same.
- Reviewed on 6/28/2025
This was a scheduled yearly visit. So the first question does not apply.
- Reviewed on 6/28/2025
Explained things well
- Reviewed on 6/8/2025
seems genuine in care of patient
- Reviewed on 6/7/2025
Excellent surgeon
- Reviewed on 6/7/2025
Dr. Balcom and has staff are have always been the utmost supportive and respectful when I have been into the clinic.
- Reviewed on 5/28/2025
Very comfortable with his care and knowledge, feel good about the future.
- Reviewed on 5/28/2025
They are very professional and friendly.
- Reviewed on 5/28/2025
He was very professional , courteous and very clear in explaining my medical problem and its needed solution.I'm extremely satisfied with this care provider.
- Reviewed on 5/22/2025
Very comfortable asking questions to Dr Balcom... easy to talk to... answered all questions ... informative... explained each step of procedure as he was doing it...
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
I've been seeing him for a long time and I have the most confidence in him and he's just great. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 4/17/2025
Dr. Balcom treatment very well done. He treated me with comfort and reassurance about my procedure. I would always recommend him for any future care needed.
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
Dr. Balcom spent a great deal of time with me and explained in detail what was going on and what my options are for treatment and I appreciated that very much.