Dr. Balki completed his Medical School at Damascus University School of Medicine. He then completed his residency in Internal Medicine at University of Buffalo/SUNY and then a Rheumatology Fellowship at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. He has been working in Upland, CA in a private practice Rheumatology office for the last 3 ยฝ years and is eager to establish himself here in the Santa Monica community and build a thriving practice here on the Westside.
Lesley DeHaas
a month agoCapable and caring excellent doctor and person. My father is a patient of Dr. Belki for years for his RA treatment. Over the past six months he has experienced many unrelated complications which other doctors were unable to correctly diagnose and treat Thankfully, Dr. Belki personally took all our phone calls and addressed all our concerns and went as far as to coordinate conference calls between all the related doctors. Thanks to his proactive approach and thoroughness when things turned worse, he immediately took action which saved my fatherโs life! We are forever grateful for his personal and professional aptitude. He truly cares!! We are blessed to have such a remarkable doctor.
Charles Tyner
a year agoposting for my niece, Julie, who saw Dr. Balki for sacroiliac pain and many tests. Julie was very well taken care of by all the staff and by this amazing Dr. Balki. Listens patiently, is sharp and proactive in providing care. Staff not rushed or hectic - this office is a pleasant experience for a patient. Wish there could be more physicians like Dr. Amro Balki
Marissa Long
4 years agoI was refereed to Dr. Elbalkhi and was nervous to get a diagnosis for my symptoms with a new doctor. At the end of my first appointment, I was completely reassured that I was in good hands. He knows his stuff, but most importantly to me, he has an excellent bedside manor. I felt taken care of and all my questions were answered. He took the time to make sure I felt comfortable as he could see how nervous I was. His office staff is also amazing and all messages are returned in a timely manner. Highly recommend!
Marcie Kravitz
2 years agoI wanted to take the time to recommend Dr. Elbalkhi. He is knowledgable, a great listener and has a really good bedside manner. Because of insurance, I had to switch from a very respected Rheumatologist, so I was nervous to go to someone new. Dr. Elbalkhi made me feel confident in his abilities within minutes. I have had 3 appointments with him and each one is on time and he has never made me feel rushed. The office staff has also been a pleasure to deal with. They were also very quick in the turnaround process for a prior auth. I look forward to having him as my doctor for years to come.
Sean G. Rosenstock
a year agoDr. Balki is a wonderfully competent doctor with a great sense of humor, who shows genuine concern towards his patients. I was referred to him a couple of years ago after spending the better part of a year flitting from one doctor to the next and receiving occasionally comical diagnosis before Dr. Balki ran a full blood panel and confirmed a proper diagnosis. He listens well and is happy to answer questions and explain his reasoning and make sure you understand and agree with whatever treatment he recommends. I am always satisfied with my care here.