John Balk DO
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon
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Mercy Health, Lorain, Ohio3600 Kolbe Road, Suite 106Lorain, OH 44053
Phone+1 440-222-4970
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Summary
- Dr. John Balk is an orthopedic surgeon in Lorain, OH, 30 miles west of downtown Cleveland and is affiliated with Mercy Health Lorain, OH. 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 since September 2019. 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.
Clinical Expertise
- Orthopedic and Spine Surgery
Education & Training
St. Vincent Charity Medical CenterSpine Surgery and Joint Reconstruction, 2019 - 2019- Texas Back InstituteFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2018 - 2019
- LECOMT/UH Regional HospitalsResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014 - 2018
- LECOMT/UH Regional HospitalsInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013 - 2014
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in AthensClass of 2013
Certifications & Licensure
OH State License 2017 - 2027
TX State License 2018 - 2023
AZ State License 2015 - 2016
AOA Board of Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Outstanding Student Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2010-2011
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- North American Spine SocietyMember
- American Osteopathic Association of OrthopedicsMember
- Mid-American Orthopaedic AssociationMember
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