--- title: "Dr. Maria A. Rodriguez Ballestas | Obstetrician in San Jose, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Maria A. Rodriguez Ballestas, M.D. practices Obstetrics and Gynecology in San Jose, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-maria-a-rodriguez-ballestas-1046248557" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Maria A. Rodriguez Ballestas, M.D. ![Maria A. Rodriguez Ballestas, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/hprDHhd-9huDUTQhtDlbvkF3rKpivOb_ht1YNp4ATMs/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(75 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Maria A. Rodriguez Ballestas, M.D. ## Obstetrics and Gynecology - Accepting new patients [2506 Samaritan CourtFloor 3San Jose, CA 95124](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2506+Samaritan+Court+San+Jose%2C+CA+95124+US) ## Schedule appointment [408-523-3870](tel:+14085233870) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-maria-a-rodriguez-ballestas-1046248557#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-maria-a-rodriguez-ballestas-1046248557#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-maria-a-rodriguez-ballestas-1046248557#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-maria-a-rodriguez-ballestas-1046248557#provider-services) ## About Dr. Rodriguez Ballestas Languages English and East Indian (Fluent) Gender Female Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ## Education and training **Medical school:** Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia **Internship:** Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami **Residency:** Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ## Board certifications - Obstetrics and Gynecology ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Sutter Health Ambulatory Care Center and Surgery Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-samaritan-care-center-1043247527) 2506 Samaritan Court Floor 3 San Jose, CA 95124 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2506+Samaritan+Court+San+Jose%2C+CA+95124+US) [408-523-3870](tel:+14085233870) 408-523-3651 ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Birth control - Birth Control Implants - Cervical Cancer Prevention - Cesarean section - Colposcopy - Hormone therapy - Hysterectomy - Hysteroscopy - Intrauterine Device Insertion - Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy - Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assistance - Laparoscopy - [Minimally Invasive Surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-and-robotic-surgery) - Natural birth - Novasure Procedure - Pap smear - Pelvic Prolapse Surgery - Post-Menopausal Treatment - Ultrasound - Ultrasound Correlation of Clinical Symptoms - Vaginal Prolapse Surgery ### Conditions - Abnormal Uterine Bleeding - Birth Control - Birthmarks - Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia - Cervical Polyp - Dyspareunia - Endometriosis - Excessive Menstrual Bleeding - [Family planning](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/family-planning) - Fibrosarcoma - [Gestational diabetes](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gestational-diabetes-care) - Gynecological Conditions - [Infertility](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/fertility) - Irregular Periods - [Menopause](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/menopause-care) - Multifetal Pregnancy - Ovarian Cyst - Perimenopause - Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - Postpartum depression - Preeclampsia - [Pregnancy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pregnancy-and-childbirth) - Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder - Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) - [Prenatal care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/prenatal-care-and-testing) - Preterm labor - Seroma - Stress Incontinence - Teenage Pregnancy - Trismus - Urinary Tract Disorders - Uterine Abnormality - [Uterine fibroids](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/fibroid-care) - Uterine Myoma - Vaginal birth after caesarean section - Vaginitis - Vulvar Disease ### Reasons for visit - Abnormal Pap Smear - Adolescent Gynecology - Breast Cancer Prevention - [High-risk pregnancy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/high-risk-pregnancy) - Management of Menstrual Irregularities - Natural Menopause Remedies - Nutrition consultation - Post-Operative Gynecologic Care - Preventive Medicine ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Gynecologic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gynecologic-surgery) - [Gynecology screenings and prevention](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gynecology-screenings-and-prevention) ## Online forms If you are coming in for your first pregnancy/prenatal visit please complete this pregnancy questionnaire prior to your appointment.
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