About
Dr. Laura Balda is a board-certified family medicine physician and Medical Co-Director of Atria South Florida. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Central Florida before pursuing medicine. A native Floridian, she raised a 3-year-old on her own while attending the University of Florida College of Medicine. She completed her residency at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach.
C. She later returned to Florida and founded her own practice, Balda Health, in 2014. She previously practiced at the Inova VIP 360° Concierge Medicine Program. Treating patients across all backgrounds deepened her interest in geriatrics and preventive medicine. After losing her mother to early-onset Alzheimer's disease, she developed a strong passion for preventive neurology. She collaborates with specialists in nutrition, movement, and preventive neurology to build individualized care plans. Dr. Balda holds affiliate privileges at Good Samaritan Medical Center and Jupiter Medical Center. Castle Connolly named her an Exceptional Woman in Medicine from 2020 to 2022. She volunteers at the Caridad Center, the largest free health care clinic in Florida, serving uninsured and underinsured patients. Outside of medicine, she runs, enjoys time on the water, and travels the world with her three children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Central Florida
Medical School
University of Florida College of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine Residency, Halifax Medical Center, Daytona Beach
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Balda right for?
Dr. Balda is a strong fit for adults seeking a comprehensive, whole-person approach to long-term health. Patients with a family history of neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, benefit from her focus on preventive neurology. She works well with older adults and those managing complex or age-related health concerns. Patients who value a care plan that accounts for psychological and social well-being alongside physical health will find her approach well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Balda specializes in family medicine, geriatric medicine, and preventive medicine. She also focuses on preventive neurology, an area she pursues with particular passion after personal experience with early-onset Alzheimer's disease in her family. She collaborates with specialists in nutrition and movement to build individualized care plans.
Yes. Dr. Balda holds board certification in Family Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed her residency at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach.
Dr. Balda has practiced concierge medicine for more than a decade. She previously worked at the Inova VIP 360 Concierge Medicine Program and founded her own concierge practice, Balda Health, in 2014 before joining Atria Health Institute South Florida as Medical Co-Director.
Yes. Geriatric medicine is one of Dr. Balda's core specialties. Her clinical experience across diverse patient populations deepened her interest in aging and age-related conditions. She builds care plans that address the full range of physical, psychological, and social factors relevant to older adults.
Dr. Balda integrates preventive neurology into her patients' care plans with a focus on reducing long-term cognitive risk. She collaborates with neurology specialists and draws on her patients' genetic, lifestyle, and family history to guide recommendations. Her personal experience with a family member's early-onset Alzheimer's disease drives her commitment to this area.
Dr. Balda holds affiliate privileges at Good Samaritan Medical Center and Jupiter Medical Center, both in the Palm Beach area.
Yes. Castle Connolly named Dr. Balda an Exceptional Woman in Medicine from 2020 to 2022. She also volunteers at the Caridad Center, the largest free health care clinic in Florida, where she serves uninsured and underinsured patients.
Dr. Balda takes a 360-degree approach to each patient's health. She accounts for physical, genetic, social, psychological, and spiritual factors in every care plan. She places particular weight on psychosocial well-being as a long-term driver of health and longevity.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026