Modern Primary Care, Made Personal

CoreMed Clinic was created to bring back relationship-based medicine — direct access, transparent pricing, and personalized care.

Meet Your Provider

Vladislav Balko, PA-C

Experienced, compassionate care from a dedicated healthcare professional. With years of experience in urgent care, family medicine, and pediatrics, Vlad brings a wealth of knowledge to CoreMed Clinic’s Direct Primary Care model.

"Hi, I’m Vlad. I started CoreMed with one simple goal: to bring common-sense, relationship-based healthcare back to primary care. No rushed visits. No insurance middlemen. No waiting weeks to be seen when you’re sick.

My Approach to Care

As a board-certified Physician Assistant, I provide comprehensive primary care for families, adults, and children. My practice focuses on prevention, chronic disease management, and providing same- or next-day care when you need it most.

Training & Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Anthropology/Biology from Western Washington University
  • Master of Medical Science from North Greenville University
  • Nationally Certified Physician Assistant by NCCPA since 2021
  • Licensed to practice in South Carolina
  • Expertise in Urgent Care, Pediatrics, and Family Medicine

Outside the Clinic

When I’m not taking care of patients, you’ll usually find me:

  • Improving my home and yard.
  • Exploring local parks and towns with my wife and children.
  • Playing soccer matches with friends or heading out to hunt and fish.
  • Geeking out over fitness and practical health strategies.

I practice what I preach—and I love helping patients build healthier, more active lives. I’d be honored to be your provider."

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Comprehensive Experience

Skilled in urgent care, family medicine, and pediatric care.

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Patient-Centered Approach

Dedicated to building lasting relationships and providing personalized, unhurried care

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Flexible Care Delivery

Available for telehealth consultations and house calls throughout Upstate South Carolina

*Frequency and service area limitations apply.

Why CoreMed Clinic?

CoreMed Clinic exists to bring primary care back to what it should be — personal, accessible, and built around you.

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The Direct Primary Care Difference

Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a modern approach to healthcare that puts the patient–provider relationship first. Instead of billing insurance for every visit or service, DPC removes the insurance middleman entirely.

Why Choose DPC?

  • Simple Membership: Patients pay a flat monthly fee, allowing your provider to focus on care—not paperwork, coding, or rushed appointments.
  • Total Accessibility: You get same-day or next-day appointments and longer, unrushed visits designed to actually address your concerns.
  • Personalized Care: Your provider has fewer patients, which means more time, better follow-up, and care that’s tailored to you—not a billing checklist.
  • Direct Access: Members enjoy reaching their provider through text, telehealth, or in-person visits, making it easier to get help when you need it.
  • Transparent Pricing: Because there’s no insurance overhead, labs and imaging are offered at wholesale costs, saving you money.

Why Patients Choose CoreMed Clinic

  • No insurance headaches
  • More time with your provider
  • Faster access to care
  • Predictable monthly pricing
  • Personalized, relationship-based medicine
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