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Benjamin HK Balderson, PhD
I speak: English
My gender: Male
Where I practice
About me
I have always been drawn to helping others and had early interests in health and science. I started my career as a psychologist as a full-time researcher focused on finding ways to help patients better self-manage chronic conditions such as chronic back pain and long-term care management. Because my father was in the military, I was fortune to live in many places including Germany, and I consider both Hawaii and Washington as home.
About my practice
Every person is unique with their own set of struggles and strengths. I try to meet each person where they are at and guide patients in their own path. I provide evidence-based treatment individualized to who each patient is and tailored to what might work best for them. I am a part-time researcher and a part-time clinician. Both aspects of this work help to influence and improve my skills and have led me to exciting work in diverse areas such as HIV, transgender care, chronic pain management, insomnia, and anxiety disorders. Kaiser Permanente is a progressive place that offers me the ideal setting to conduct real-world, practical, and important research that impacts us all. I have a diverse range of professional interests but I particularly enjoy helping people with chronic difficulties improve their self-managed care. Iëm also fascinated at the interface between mental and physical health. I especially enjoy working with patients and watching them improve, meet their health goals, and flourish.
How I thrive
My interests include volleyball, weightlifting, live music, cooking, hiking, and getting lost in the woods with my pet - Baxter the wonder dog - at least once a month. I am fortunate to be surrounded by great family and friends with a diverse range of interests. Trying new things and challenging myself with frequent goals is the way I keep my days fresh and fun.
My office
Referral requirements
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Capitol Hill North Building
Plans and networks accepted
- Access PPO
- Boeing HMO Network
- Core
- Elect PPO
- Microsoft
- Options
- Options Federal
- Providence Caregivers
- SoundChoice
- Summit PPO
- Swedish Caregivers
- Virtual Plus - Connect Network
Contact information
- Main Number
- 1-800-562-6300 (toll free)
- Main Number
- 206-326-3000
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Professional school
University of Oklahoma College of MedicineJoined Kaiser Permanente
2015Provider ID
030158License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
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01/03/2026