24/7 Patient Assistance: 760-405-8205

Alex Balekian, MD

Pulmonologist

Write a review
Doctor's profile photo

Request a call back

Conditions Treated Asbestosis Lung Cancer Pleural Effusions Pleural Plaques Pleuritis Rounded Atelectasis

specialties & services

  • Bio & Insurance Information

    Dr. Alex Balekian graduated from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and then completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and a fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine at the UCLA Medical Center. He has also received certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in the field of Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Balekian has been practicing for about 20 years and is currently associated with the Keck Medicine of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital. He has also contributed to two research papers.



  • Education & Training

    dept_icon

    University of California San Diego

    Medical School

    dept_icon

    University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

    Residency

    dept_icon

    UCLA Medical Center

    Fellowship

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

  • Hospital & Practice

    Keck Hospital of USC - Medical Center

    Languages: English/Spanish

    (323) 442-8500

    1500 San Pablo St

    Los Angeles, California 90033

    Read More

    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Languages: English/Spanish

    (323) 865-3000

    1441 Eastlake Avenue

    Los Angeles, California 90033

    Read More
  • Publications & Memberships

    Dr. Alex Balekian has contributed to 2 publications.

    Accuracy of Clinicians and Models for Estimating the Probability that a Pulmonary Nodule Is Malignant.

    Balekian, A. A.,Silvestri, G. A.,Simkovich, S. M.,Mestaz, P. J.,Sanders, G. D.,Daniel, J.,Porcel, J.,Gould, M. K.; Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2013 Sep 24.

    See more >>

    Predicting in-hospital mortality among critically ill patients with end-stage liver disease.

    Balekian, A. A., Gould, M. K.; J Crit Care. 2012 Dec.

    See more >>