
George W Balfour MD
Hand Surgery
Private practice: Hand Surgery.
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14624 Sherman WaySte 303Valley Glen, CA 91405
Phone+1 818-902-2800
Fax+1 818-782-8979
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Education & Training
- Orthopaedic HospitalFellowship, Hand Surgery, 1980 - 1981
- Charles R Drew UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1977 - 1980
- University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1974 - 1975
- University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1973 - 1974
- Medical College of WisconsinClass of 1973
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1974 - 2026
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 10 citationsUsing Ultrasound to Prevent Screw Penetration.George W. Balfour
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2016-03-01 - 1 citationsHazards of tubular gauze finger dressingsGeorge W. Balfour
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2010-09-01 - 17 citationsMinimally Invasive Intramedullary Rod Fixation of Multiple Metacarpal Shaft FracturesGeorge W. Balfour
Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery. 2008-03-01
Press Mentions
- Weight and Height Growth of Malnourished School-Age Children During Re-Feeding. Three Historic Studies Published Shortly After World War IAugust 30th, 2018
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Member
- American Association Hand SurgeryMember
- California Orthopedic AssociationMember
- California Society for Industrial Medicine and SurgeryPast President and board member
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