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James H Balcom

James H Balcom, MD

General SurgeryVascular Surgery

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Video

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Vein Care Center
    • 104 Endicott Street, Medical Office Building; Suite 200, Danvers, MA 01923
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  2. Salem Hospital Wound and Hyperbaric Center

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

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  • 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 reviews

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  • 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.