Nader H. Balba, MD

Dr. Balba earned a B.S. degree in molecular and cell biology at the University of Connecticut, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. He attended graduate school at Yale University, where he was involved in molecular genetic research and teaching.

While studying at Yale, Dr. Balba decided to pursue a career in medicine and returned to Connecticut to earn his medical degree. During his training, he earned several awards including the AAMA Outstanding Medical Research Award and Georgetown Internal Medicine Residency Ambulatory Care Award.

Dr. Balba joined Gastro Health in 2003 and is an active presenter in both local grand rounds lectures and national meetings. His interest in research continues from his time at Yale, with a current focus on eosinophilic esophagitis.

Dr. Balba is currently accepting new patients.

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• Clinical Assistant Professor, George Washington University Hospital

Certifications

Board Certified, Gastroenterology

Awards & Recognitions

• Castle Connolly Top Doctor 
• Modern Luxury - Washington, DC, Top Doctor, 2025
• Northern Virginia Magazine, Top Doctor, 2020 - 2026
• Washingtonian, Top Doctor, 2019, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
• Washingtonian Hall of Fame, Top Doctor

Professional Memberships

• American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• American College of Gastroenterology
• American Board of Internal Medicine for Internal Medicine
• Medical Society of Northern Virginia