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George Balazs, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Portsmouth, VA

George Christian Balazs MD

Orthopaedic Surgery•Portsmouth, VA

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist

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  • 620 John Paul Jones CirPortsmouth, VA 23708

  • Phone+1 757-953-1829

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Summary

  • Dr. George Balazs is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic sports medicine based in Portsmouth, VA. He completed his medical degree at the University of Hawaii and pursued additional training through a residency and an internship in orthopaedic surgery at the National Capital Consortium, as well as a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center. He also holds an MPA from American Military University. Dr. Balazs has experience treating shoulder arthritis, sports-related shoulder injuries, and performing hip and knee arthroscopy. His previous roles include Clinical Fellow, Team Physician for the Brooklyn Nets and New York Red Bulls, and Battalion Surgeon in the Marine Corps. He has published multiple research articles and has received several awards, including accolades for research presentations and competitions.

Education & Training

  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2017 - 2018
  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012 - 2017
  • American Military University
    American Military UniversityMPA, Public Administration, 2010 - 2013
  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007 - 2008
  • University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine
    University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of MedicineClass of 2007, MD

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2016 - 2027
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • 2rd Place - Clinical Research Category Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Academic Research Competition, 2022
  • 1st Place - Navy Surgeon General Priority Special Awards Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Academic Research Competition, 2022
  • 2nd Place - Poster Competition Virginia Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, 2022

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Author Reply to “Regarding ‘Reaction Time and Brake Pedal Depression After Arthroscopic Hip Surgery in a Prospective Case-Control Study’”  
    George Balazs, MD, Arthroscopy

Books/Book Chapters

  • Shoulder Surgery: Tricks of the Trade 
    Chapter: Arthroscopically Assisted Removal of Proximal Humerus Locking Plates 
    Balazs GC, Dines JSThieme2019
  • Managing Dismounted Complex Blast Injuries in Military & Civilian Settings: Guidelines and Principles 
    Chapter: Blast-Related Pelvic Fractures 
    Balazs GC, D'Alleyrand JCSpringer2018
  • The Anterior Cruciate Ligament: Reconstruction and Basic Science 
    Chapter: Risk of ACL Injury as a Function of Type of Playing Surface 
    Balazs GC, Wade S, Rue JPElsevier2017

Grant Support

  • Resident Fast-Track Seed GrantAmerican Foundation for Surgery of the Hand2014–2015

Committees

  • Fellowship Committee Member, Arthroscopy Association of North America 2024 - Present
  • At-Large Member, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS) Research Committee 2018 - 2022
  • Chair, Program Award Subcommittee, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons 2018 - 2022
  • Research Committee Member, Arthroscopy Association of North America 2018 - 2021

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