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Dr. James Ballard III, MD

Dr. James Ballard III, MD

Hematology*
55+ years of experience

Dr. James Ballard III, MD is a hematologist in Hershey, PA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Maryland at Baltimore in 1969. He is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center.

Practice

500 University Dr Hershey, PA 17033

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(800) 243-1455

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Ballard III is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center Hershey, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ballard III specializes in the areas of Hematology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Ballard III, MD is a hematologist in Hershey, PA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Maryland at Baltimore in 1969. He is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center.

  • Hematology

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  • University Of Maryland At Baltimore

    Medical School, 1969
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine
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Hematology†
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Internal Medicine†
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center500 University Dr Hershey, PA 17033
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Milton S Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr
    Hershey, PA 17033
    Recipient of 48
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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