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Robert Balkan

Robert Balkan, MD

4.771 ratings, 9 reviews

Ophthalmology

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Children 0-11
  • Teens 12-17
  • Young Adults 18-21

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Robert Balkan

I specialize in Ophthalmology. I became a healthcare provider because I sought work that was meaningful and helpful to other people; that would be stimulating, challenging and creative. In particular, I enjoy working with children. My patients can count on me to provide extraordinary care because I like working with others and seeking the best outcomes for my patients. I never cut corners and I keep up on changing methods in my field in healthcare. Patient comfort is a high priority of mine. My little something extra: I use magic tricks to dazzle, distract, and comfort my patients!

Insurances Accepted

CHNOLA Insurance Page

Locations

  1. Ophthalmology - Children's Hospital Main Campus
  2. Ophthalmology - Children's Hospital Main Campus

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of California at San Francisco, 1984
  • Residency: Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation, 1983
  • Medical Education: Rush Medical School, 1979

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5

71 ratings, 9 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Everything was done in a timely manner and everything was done in a professional manner. So I had a good visit and I believe that my son will continue to have good services.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Staff was excellent and very courteous.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    They are really kind and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Dr. Balkan and his team were very respectful & polite to me and my grandson. He was precise & straight to the point.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    We had a very positive experience with this provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    The provider was very proficient. He answered all my questions and he made me feel that he was ready to help my daughter and he gave great insight on things that I needed to do to take care of her eyes.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Dr. Belkin has been fantastic with my son. Every time we go in there, he does magic tricks for him. When he was younger, you know, the magic tricks were exciting for him. And now, as a parent, I love the magic tricks. But Dr. Belkin is incredibly kind and warm, and he's patient. And my son is on the spectrum and absolutely loves him. I couldn't, I couldn't say enough positive things about him. And I recently found out that he could be retiring soon and it broke my heart because I can't, I don't, I don't want any other doctor. All I want is him. Um, so I hope that we can stay with him for a bit longer until possibly we find another doctor that's like him. But again, he's fantastic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Wonderful !!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/27/2025

    Dr Balkan was very professional with great bedside manners with my 15 year old daughter.