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John Balk, DO, Orthopaedic Surgery, Lorain, OH, St. Vincent Charity Medical Center

JohnBalkDO

Orthopaedic Surgery Lorain, OH

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon

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Summary

  • Dr. John Balk is an orthopedic surgeon in Cleveland, OH and is affiliated with St. Vincent Charity Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, OH. His orthopedic residency was completed through University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH. He is fellowship trained in spine surgery, spending 6 months at Texas Back Institute and 6 months at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center. He has been in practice 3 years. Procedures he commonly performs are: spine surgery, total shoulder, hip, and knee replacements, arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, orthopedic fracture care, carpal tunnel and trigger finger surgery, and lumbar spine injections.

Education & Training

  • St. Vincent Charity Medical Center
    St. Vincent Charity Medical CenterSpine Surgery and Joint Reconstruction, 2019 - 2019
  • Texas Back Institute
    Texas Back InstituteFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2018 - 2019
  • LECOMT/UH Regional Hospitals
    LECOMT/UH Regional HospitalsResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014 - 2018
  • LECOMT/UH Regional Hospitals
    LECOMT/UH Regional HospitalsInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013 - 2014
  • Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens
    Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in AthensClass of 2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State License 2017 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State License 2018 - 2023
  • AOA Board of Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Student Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2010-2011

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