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John Balk, DO, Orthopaedic Surgery, Lorain, OH

JohnBalkDO

Orthopaedic Surgery Lorain, OH

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

Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon

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  • Office

    Mercy Health, Lorain, Ohio
    3600 Kolbe Road, Suite 106
    Lorain, OH 44053
    Phone+1 440-222-4970

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 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
  • AZ State Medical License
    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